Ordinary Human
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F
Today I took a walk in the clouds
Today I took a walk in the clouds
Dm
Used to keep my eyes wide shut
Bb F
But now I'm staring down
F
Today I felt a switch in my veins
Today I felt a switch in my veins
Dm
Used to be a shadow
Bb F
Now the shadows scream my name
Dm Bb
And in the daylight I could swear that
Bb
We're the same
F
But I'm just an ordinary human
(Ordinary ways)
Dm
I'm just an ordinary human
Bb F
But I don't feel so ordinary today
F
I'm just your picture perfect nothing
F
Sometimes I medicate
Dm
But I'll be a picture perfect human
Bb
Before the sun goes down today
F
Today I felt a switch in my veins
F
Today I made them all afraid
Dm
Used to be a shadow
Bb F
Now the shadows scream my name
Dm Bb
But in the daylight I could swear that
Bb
We're the same
F
But I'm just an ordinary human
(Ordinary ways)
Dm
I'm just an ordinary human
Bb F
But I don't feel so ordinary today
F
I'm just your picture perfect nothing
F
Sometimes I medicate
Dm
But I'll be a picture perfect human
Bb F
Before the sun goes down today
Dm
I'm just an ordinary human
Bb F
But I don't feel so typical today
Solo(F Dm Bb F)
( F Bb F)
F
There'll be peace in the city tonight
F
Peace in the city tonight
Bb
But when I'm gone
F
I hope they get it right
F
There'll be peace in the city tonight
F
Peace in the city tonight
Bb
For when I'm gone
Bb F
I hope they get it right
F
Just an ordinary human
(Ordinary ways)
Bb
I'm ordinary human
F
I don't feel so ordinary today
Bb
But when I'm gone
F
I hope they get it right
How to play Ordinary Human
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.