Poem to a horse (ver. 2)
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Intro: Bm G D A
Bm
You're too far to bring you across
Too high to see below
Just hanging on your daily dose
A Bm
And you never needed anyone
But they're rolling papers for your grass
How can you give what you don't have?
Bridge
D
You keep on aiming for the top
E
And quit before you sweat a drop
G A
Feed your empty brain with your hydroponic pot
D
You start out playing with yourself
E
You get more fun within your shell
G A
Nice to meet you but I gotta go my way
Chorus
Bm G
I leave again
D A
Cuz I've been waiting in vain
Bm G D A
But you're so in love with yourself
Bm G
If I say my heart is sore
D A
Sounds like a cheap metaphor
Bm G D A
So I won't repeat it no more
Bm
I'd rather eat my soup with a fork
Or drive a cab to New York
Cuz to talk to you is harder work
A Bm
So what's the point of wasting all my words
If it's just the same or even worse
Than reading poems to a horse
bridge
D
You keep on aiming for the top
E
And quit before you sweat a drop
G A
Feed your empty brain with your hydroponic pot
D
I bet you'll find someone like you
E
Cuz there's a foot for every shoe
G A
I wish you luck but I've got other things to do
Chorus
Bm G
I leave again
D A
Cuz I've been waiting in vain
Bm G D A
But you're so in love with yourself
Bm G
If I say my heart is sore
D A
Sounds like a cheap metaphor
Bm G D A
So I won't repeat it no more
How to play Poem to a horse (ver. 2)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.