Paint By Numbers
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: FCapotraste:
3rd traste
[Intro]
D A/C# Bm7 A/C#
D A/C# Bm7 A/C#
[Verse 1]
F#m G D A
Oh, what a gift it is to be noticed
F#m G D A
But it's nothin’ to do with me
E G
You've got to wonder if there's a reason to believe
[Chorus]
D A/C# Bm A/C# G
It’s a life---time of learnin' to paint by numbers
E D
And watchin' the colours run
[Instrumental]
A/C# Bm A D
G E
[Verse 2]
D A/C#
It's a little bit complicated
Bm A/C#
When they put an image in your head, and now you're stuck with it
D A/C#
You're the luckiest, oh, the irony
Bm A/C# D A/C# Bm A/C#
Holdin' the weight of the American children whose hearts you break
F#m G D A
Was it a tragedy when you told her
F#m G D A
"I'm not even thirty-three"?
E G
A little self-compassion and a life within your means
[Bridge]
D A/C# Bm A/C# G
It’s a life---time of pickin’ from one or the other
E D A/C# Bm A/C# G E
Kids with water guns, watch them run
[Chorus]
D A/C# Bm A/C# G
It’s a life---time of learnin' to paint by numbers
E D
And watchin' the colours run
[Outro]
A/C# Bm A/C#
G F E
How to play Paint By Numbers
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 E. 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.