Pale Imitation
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G E
And I will leave a light on
G
As long as there's a hope
E
A solitary candle
G
But in the meanwhile
I'm sitting at this table
E
So utterly empty at her side
G
I keep you like a secret
And I smile
D
But it's not quite true
Bm
And it's not quite you
Em
Pale imitation
C
All the finest words could buy
D
For I
Em
As lost as I am
Imitation
C
Of the one I left behind
D
The one
G
The one I left behind
E
As long as theres a hope left
G
If there's anybody home
E
There's dead leaves in the driveway
G
Is there anybody?
Tonight is so familiar
E
As long as I don't look too close
G
For the last, last last time
I find myself a wasted summer rose
D
And I chase the ghost
Bm
That I miss the most
Em
Pale imitation
C
All the finest words could buy
D
For I
Em
As lost as I am
Imitations
C
Of the one I left behind
D
The one
Em
The one I left behind
Imitation (Imitation)
C
All the finest words could buy
D
For I
Em
As lost as I am
Imitations (Imitations)
C
Of the one I left behind
D
The one
The one I left behind
Final Em C D
How to play Pale Imitation
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.