Painter Song
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TUNE DOWN 3 HALF STEPS
G7(#5) Cmaj7
If I were a painter
Fmaj7 D7
I would paint my reverie
G7 E7 Am7 D7 Dm7
If that's the only way for you to be with me
G7(#5) Cmaj7
We'd be there together
Fmaj7 D7
Just like we used to be
G7 E7 Am D7 Dm7
Underneath the swirling skies for all to see
G7(#5) D7 F#dim/E
And I'm dreaming of a place
F Cmaj7
Where I could see your face
Bdim7 C#dim7 Dm7 Em7 Fmaj7 F#dim7 Em G#dim7 Am7
And - I - think - my - brush - would - take - me - there
Dm7
But only...
G7(#5) Cmaj7
If I were a painter
F C/E D7
And could paint a memory
G7 E7/G# Am7 D7
I'd climb inside the swirling skies to be with you
G7 E7/G# Am7 D7 Dm7
I'd climb inside the skies to be with you
G7(#5) D7 F#dim/E
And I'm dreaming of a place
F Cmaj7
Where I could see your face
Bdim7 C#dim7 Dm7 Em7 Fmaj7 F#dim7 Em G#dim7 Am7
And - I - think - my - brush - would - take - me - there
Dm7
But only...
G7(#5) Cmaj7
If I were a painter
F C/E D7
And could paint a memory
G7 E7/G# Am7 D7
I'd climb inside the swirling skies to be with you
Dm7 G7 Cmaj9
I'd climb inside the skies to be with you
How to play Painter Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7. 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.