Philip G Henley
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Intro: G A D
[Verso 1]
G D
Old Shoes abandoned on a bedroom floor
G D
CD Case discarded by the open door
A D
Now it seems, this life of dreams
C#m7 F#m7
Is packed within the cases
Bm7 E F#m7
Left within the spaces by the...
[Verso 2]
G D
Old shoes abandoned on a bedroom floor
G D
Past dreams disappearing through a taxi door
A D
So it seems, un-fulfilled dreams
C#m7 F#m7
Once had more than traces
Bm7 E F#m7
But now empty spaces...
Instrumental:
G D G D A D
[Ponte]
C#m7 F#m7
The wardrobes are bare
Bm7 E
Old letters on the chair by the...
[Verso 3]
D A
Old shoes abandoned with a front door key
D A
A last note containing an unread plea
E A
Where once were dreams, lost it seems
G#m7 F#m7
Abandoned in the spaces
Bm7 E D A D A
Left with the traces of the old shoes
How to play Philip G Henley
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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.