Poetry
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Intro: G Em C (x2)
verse 1
G
It was that summer
Em
I learned your number
C
Like it was my own
G
I still remember
Em
That first September
C
Driving you home
Pre-Chorus
G
And oh my, my, my
Em C
It's a big, big, big world out there
D
Been looking for something
C
I finally found it right here
[Refrão] G Em C
I see poetry in your eyes
G Em C
You're the only reason we rhyme
G
And oh my, my, my
Em C
It's a big, big, big world out there
G
Been looking for something
Em C
I finally found it right here
verse 2
G
I know it's cliche
Em
I guess I felt it
C
That night we met
G
Your old red jacket
Em
You let me have it
C
So I don't forget
Pre-Chorus
G
And oh my, my, my
Em C
It's a big, big, big world out there
D
Been looking for something
C
I finally found it right here
[Refrão] G Em C
I see poetry in your eyes
G Em C
You're the only reason we rhyme
G
And oh my, my, my
Em C
It's a big, big, big world out there
G
Been looking for something
Em C
I finally found it right here
Bridge
G Em C
Love makes the lightest sound
You know the first time, first time
G Em C
The first time it comes around
I see poetry, yeah
G Em C
Love makes the lightest sound
There's something 'bout the first time, first time
G Em C
The first time it comes around
Chorus
G Em C
I see poetry in your eyes
G Em C
You're the only reason we rhyme
G
And oh my, my, my
Em C
It's a big, big, big world out there
G
Been looking for something
Em C
I finally found it right here
Outro
G Em C
I see poetry in your eyes
G Em C
You're the only reason we rhyme
G Em
Oh my, my, my
C
It's a big, big, big world out there
G Em C
Finally found it right here
G Em C
Em D C
How to play Poetry
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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.