Poinciana
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[Intro]dução: D6/9 C7M D6/9 C7M D6/9 A7 D A7
D7M D9 D D9 C9
Poinciana, your branches speak to me of love,
C Bb9 Fdim Fdim D A7
Pale moon is casting shadows from above.
A7 D7M D9 D D9 C9
Poinciana, somehow I feel the jungle heat,
C Bb9 Fdim D
Within me there grows a rhythmic savage beat.
Bridge:
Bb9 Fdim Fdim D
Love is ev'rywhere, its magic perfume fills the air,
Bb9 E7 Bb9 Fdim Fdim E7 A7
To and fro you sway, my heart's in time, I've learned to care.
A7 D7M D9 D D9 C9
Poinciana, from now until the dawning day
C Bb9 Fdim Fdim D C
I'll learn to love forever, come what may.
Coda:
Bb9 D6
Poinciana
How to play Poinciana
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D6. 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.