Pocketful Of Poetry
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verse 1:
F
I don't do well if I'm kept behind an office
C Em
desk inside it makes me lose my mind
F
Which wanders endlessly where all the birds fly freely with their
Em G
silhouettes and perfect symmetry
[Refrão] C
I've got a pocketful of poetry
Am
I've got a head full of songs, a heart with wings
F G C
You couldn't tie me down to anything and that's enough for me
verse 2:
F
I draw doodles of eccentric faces in the
C Em
margin spaces of important papers
F
Then I hand them in with a comedic grin
Em G
You ask if I need help, oh where do I begin?
Chorus
Bridge:
Am
People are good, loving, they tell me
F
Do as you should, all will be well they say
Em
Life is a test, please give the best answer
F
A or B or C, pick one instantly
G
What if there's so much more to me?
[Refrão] C
I've got a pocketful of poetry
Am
I've got a head full of songs, a heart with wings
F G C
You couldn't tie me down to anything and that's enough for me 3x
How to play Pocketful Of Poetry
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.