Pelican
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A A A D D
So soon we're, so soon we're, so soon we're too old to carry
A A A D D
We knew we, we knew we, we knew we only had a little while
A A A D D
In the middle,in the middle,in the middle,just keep ticking over
A A A
And Before you know it,and before you know it, and before you know it,
D D
parent a parent
A A A D D A A A D D
A A A D D
To have it all, to have it all, to have it all and still want more
A A A D
One things for sure, one things for sure, one things for sure we're all
D
getting older
A A A D
So we take a lover, so we take a lover, so we take a lover waiting in the
D
corner
A A A D
Before you know it, before you know it, before you know it pushing up the
D
daisies
A A A D D A A A D D
A G
And we go back to where we came from
Like those before and those to come
C Em
And know its the ever and the more
And again and again and again
A A A D D
In the end, in the end, in the end nothing comes easy
A A A D
So you find a way, so you find a way, so you find a way to take a little
D
with you
A A A D
For the ones you love, for the ones you love, for the ones you love, there
D
if they need to
A A A D D
Pharaoh, pharaoh, pharaoh they're not coming with you.
A A A D D A A A D D
A G
And we go back to where we came from
Like those before and those to come
C Em
And know its the ever and the more
And again and again and again
A A A D D
So soon we're, so soon we're, so soon we're too old to carry
A A A D D
We knew we, knew we, we knew we only had a little while
A A A D D
In the middle, in the middle, in the middle,just keep ticking over
A A A
And Before you know it, and before you know it, and before you know it,
D D
parent a parent
A A A D D A A A D D
A G
And we go back to where we came from
Like those before and those to come
C Em
And know its the ever and the more
And again and again and again
How to play Pelican
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 A. 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.