Polichinelle
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Capo 3
Intro: Am/G Em/F# Am/G Am/F# (2x)
Am/G Am/G Am/F#
"i said the first thing that came into my head..."
G Em
"You said you have a friend in me who knows..."
Am
"...that running is not the same for everyone..."
G Em D
..."to make a fire out of the gray confusion..."
C Em D
"there's nothing on the radio..."
"... let it go polichinelle..."
Am/G Em/F#
Am/G
"...where's my funny girl..."
G Em
"...and everything that love can lose..."
Am/G
"...only in your mind can you choose not to live again...
you could find your smile tomorrow..."
G Em Am D
"...remember how i was beautiful
and not the dark intentions of my burning sorrow..."
C Em D
"...There's nothing on the radio..."
(Bridge)
Am/G Em/F# 3X (after the third time, play D intstead of Em(/F#)
C Em D
"...There's nothing on the radio..."
"...tonight your standing on the edge..."
"...and hopeless tears that only i can hear..."
How to play Polichinelle
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am/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.