Paintbox
View chords used in this chart
Em D Em D
Painting pictures of a thousand different paths
Em D Em D
We sketch an outline of a love that hopes to last
Em D Em D
Casting a wand over imaginary hopes
Em D Em D
And close our eyes so we don't feel the ebb and flow
[Chorus]
C D C D
And paintbox, you are my only hope
G D
of covering the faded past and starting out once more
C C C C
With a fortune in new colours, new hopes to inspire
G D G D Em
I paint the path I want to take and paint the life of fire
[Verse 2]
Em D Em D
Marking out our lives full of different plans
Em D Em D
Excitedly we hold the key to change our hearts and hands
Em D Em D
We climb the hill to see if green fields lie beyond
Em D Em D
Only to realise they've faded now and gone
[Chorus]
C D C D
And paintbox, you are my only hope
G D
of covering the faded past and starting out once more
C C C C
With a fortune in new colours, new hopes to inspire
G D G D Em
I paint the path I want to take and paint the life of fire
[Verse 1]
Em D Em D
Painting pictures of a thousand different paths
Em D Em D
We sketch an outline of a love that hopes to last
Em D Em D
Casting a wand over imaginary hopes
Em D Em D
And close our eyes so we don't feel the ebb and flow
[Chorus]
C D C D
And paintbox, you are my only hope
G D
of covering the faded past and starting out once more
C C C C
With a fortune in new colours, new hopes to inspire
G D G D Em
I paint the path I want to take and paint the life of fire
How to play Paintbox
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 Em. 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.