Pauline
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verse 1
G
Found me a river, so I followed it down
C G
'Til I felt the spray on my face, where the waves kneel down
Em C
Like pilgrims lost in prayers of devotion
Am F C
Came the vast and roiling green
G C G C
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verse 2
G
Built me a campfire on the high desert plain
C G
Fed manzanita and juniper to a hungry flame
Em
And the smoke of supplication
C Am F C
Rose to meet the constellations so pristine
G C G
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Bridge
Dm
In a world so scientific
C F
You are a mystery no man can ever learn
Dm C
There are frontiers within your heart
Am
Still uncharted
G C
Northwest Passages
Dm C G C G C G F
Points of no return
verse 3
C G
Climbed me a mountain through the deep and drifting snows
C G
I was an avalanche and babe you were my angel of repose
Em
Now that I've stopped tumbling
C Am F G F
I've stopped wondering if this is all a dream
G C G C
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G C G C
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G C G C
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G C G C
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G C G C
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How to play Pauline
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 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.