Portugal
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Intro
G C G C
[Verso 1]
G C
We didnt make it to Portugal
G C
Some day we will
G C
Stay out for the lights over the Mondego
G C
Or watch it all from the hill
G C
In a broken down house
G C
With a storm on the way
G C
Youll read and Ill write songs
G C
For the better half of our day
[Refrão]
C Bm7 Am7
When it all goes bad
C Bm7 Am7
When it all goes bad
G
Theres still someone here I call home
Instrumental
G C G C
[Verso 2]
G C
We didnt make it to Portugal
G C
Thats just how it went
G C
But what you find when your weren't looking
G C
Thats how the best days are spent
G C
With the sky opened up
G C
Were yet to make it through town
G C
I see my future in a red floral dress
G C
And she smiles at this mess that weve found
[Refrão]
C Bm7 Am7
When it all goes bad
C Bm7 Am7
When it all goes bad
G
Theres still someone here I call home
Instrumental
G C G C
G C G C
[Ponte]
G C
You can hold me for warmth
G
Ill hold you cause I need you
C
Youre the feeling of home
G
And thats just where Ill meet you
C
You are the fresh pair of socks
G
You are the right kinds of wrong
C
You are the well-timed distraction
G
You are my landing song
C G
You are my landing song
Outro
G Bm7 Am7
G C
G C
How to play Portugal
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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.