Painter
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Intro:
E7(b13) - Amaj7 - D - Eb7M - D -
C#7 - F#m7 - B7(9) - Bm7
Verse:
E7(b13) Amaj7
If I were a painter
D Eb7M
I would paint my reverie
D C#7 F#m7 B7(9) Bm7
If that's the only way for you to be with me
E7(b13) Amaj7
We'd be there together
D Eb7M
Just like we used to be
D C#7 F#m7 B7(9) Bm7
Underneath the swirling skies for all to see
E7(b13) B7(9)
And I'm dreaming of a place
Dmaj7 Amaj7
Where I could see your face
E7(b13) Em7 D C#m7 C#7
F#m7 B7(9)
And I think my brush would take me there
Bm7
But only...
E7(b13) Amaj7
If I were a painter
D Eb7M
And could paint a memory
D C#7 F#m7 B7(9)
Bm7
I'd climb inside the swirling skies to be with you
(Solo the same as Intro)
E7(b13) B7(9)
And I'm dreaming of a place
Dmaj7 Amaj7
Where I could see your face
E7(b13) Em7 D C#m7 C#7
F#m7 B7(9)
And I think my brush would take me there
Bm7
But only...
E7(b13) Amaj7
If I were a painter
D Eb7M
And could paint a memory
D C#7 F#m7
I'd climb inside the swirling skies to be with you
D C#7 C#7 Amaj7
I'd climb inside the skies to be with you
How to play Painter
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 E7. 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.