Orphan Song
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Intro: C G Am G
Verse
C G
Little thing left under the table
Am
Pushed under the bed
G
Was I better off, i better off unsaid
C G
Fancy clothes, would I ever see them
Am
Could I ever be them
G G Em* Em*
Was I better off, i better off instead
[Refrão]
Em* C
Waiting for a change
G G Em* Em*
Colors in the sky
Em* C
Looking for a name
G G Em* Em*
Covering a lie
Em* C
Did she have a choice
G G Em* Em* C G
Was it me or die
Verse
G C G
She said little boy life is unforgiving
Am
But heaven's on your side
G
Are you warm enough, you warm enough tonight
C
Will it ease your mind
G
Someday if you find her
Am
And if you could remind her
G G Em* Em*
That there's room enough there's room enough inside
[Refrão]
Em* C
Waiting for a change
G G Em* Em*
Colors in the sky
Em* C
Looking for a name
G G Em* Em*
Covering a lie
Em* C
Did she have a choice
G G Em* Em* C G
Was it me or die
Bridge
Em* C
Sometimes there's a ghost that follows me
G G Em*
Quiet in the shadows
Em* C
Is she proud and does she ever see me
G G Em* Em*
Looking for the answer
[Refrão]
Em* C
Waiting for a change
G G Em* Em*
Colors in the sky
Em* C
Looking for a name
G G Em* Em*
Covering a lie
Em* C
Did she have a choice
G G Em* Em* C G
Was it me or die
How to play Orphan Song
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.