Pedestal
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Intro:
Cmaj7 G Em
Cmaj7 G Em
[Verso 1]
Cmaj7 G Em
Driving the same road not much to see
Cmaj7 G Em
Going toward weather more suited to me
Cmaj7 G Em
Ending this whole thing by waving my hand
Cmaj7 G Em
I hope that you don't forget what we planned
[Pré-Refrão]
G A7
For years down the road
G A7
When we both grow old
G A7 D
But we don't have time for that now
G A7
[Refrão]
A13 D G A7
So you stay here
A13 D G
And I'll go on
A Bm G D A7
But I'm leaving this pedestal empty to put you upon
Interlude:
Cmaj7 G Em
Cmaj7 G Em
[Verso 2]
Cmaj7 G Em
Dates and persimmons are filling the room
Cmaj7 G Em
Not leaving space for my sorrow and gloom
Cmaj7 G Em
I'm glad you're not here so don't try to be
Cmaj7 G Em
I like you just how you are around me
[Pré-Refrão]
G A7
Even though I
G A7
Don't have much time
G A7 D
We don't have to finish this now
G A7
[Refrão]
A13 D G A7
So you stay here
A13 D G
And I'll go on
A Bm G D
But I'll think about us playing house everyday
A7
That I'm gone
[Ponte]
Bmaj7 E Bmaj7 E Bmaj7 E A7
You say what she said it sounds just as wrong
Bmaj7 E Bmaj7 E Bmaj7 E A7
Maybe it's best that I didn't stay long
Outro:
Cmaj7 G Em
Cmaj7 G Em
How to play Pedestal
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 Cmaj7. 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.