Painted
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[(intro ]2x) D G
D
Now that you're near me
G
now you can hear me
Bm A G
it's all in the picture now
D
if I’m ever breathing
G
if I’m ever living
Bm A G
it's got to be here and now
F C
my life was pre-arranged by me
E G D
and that's where I went wrong
F C
no pre-arranging life, you see
E G D
could ever get this done
C Dm
I’d say we got it made,
F
we got it great
G F
and I don't wanna change it
C Dm
I see now all follow me,
F
when all follow me
G F
they don't need to change it
C
it's got to be true now
F Am G F
it's got to be you now I just paint it on me
C
no too high mountains
F
that's what it gets down to
Am G F
I just paint it on me
C F
I see, you love me
Am F G
I don't need much more
D
I have been restless
G
and unfulfilled excess
Bm A G
home long seemed out of sight
D
all I ever wanted
G
all I ever needed
Bm A G
I’ve found it in you tonight
F C
the falling rain just covers me
E G D
but doesn't reach my heart
F C
and all that's said suits perfectly
E G D
I don't know where to start
C Dm
my prayers and all of my dares,
F
and all of my cares
G F
will always be around you
C Dm
I see, love has found me,
F
I’d never believed
G F
I’d ever be around you
C
it's got to be true now
F Am G F
it's got to be you now I just paint it on me
C
no too high mountains
F
that's what it gets down to
Am G F
I just paint it on me
C F
now golden rain comes down
Dm F G
all over this old town
D
it's got to be true now
G Bm A G
it's got to be you now I just paint it on me
D
no too high mountains
G
that's what it gets down to
Bm A G
I just paint it on me
D G
I see, you love me
Bm G A
I don't need much more
( D G A G D )
How to play Painted
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.