Portwine
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Intro
Dm F/D Dm F/D Gm F Gm A/Bb A Dm
Dm F/D Dm F/D Gm D Gm A/Bb A Dm
[Verso 1]
Dm F/D Dm F/D Gm F Gm A/Bb A
Even the sun seems to lash out in disdain, disdain
Dm F/D Dm F/D Gm D Gm A/Bb A
Another tray, drain the beans and choke the pain, the pain
Dm F/D Dm F/D Gm F Gm D Gm A/Bb A
Older eyes, tell me I should just praise, just praise
Dm F/D Dm Gm Dm Gm Dm
As they speak, 'lashes closed 'bout yesterday
[Refrão]
F C A# A
Long ago I used to pray, that all this'd go away
F C A# A
And I would come back once again, and live the dreams I'd saved
F C A# A
But in my dresser there's a shirt, I just can't give away
F C G A#
So it just sits there in the dark, forever to remain
Dm Dm
A memory with a stain
Interlude
Dm
[Verso 2]
Dm F/D Dm F/D Gm F Gm A/Bb A
Count the years, cause there's no point in counting days, in days
Dm F/D Dm F/D Gm D Gm A/Bb A
You build a body, but can the soul fight to remain, remain
Dm F/D Dm F/D Gm F Gm D Gm A/Bb A
Feed the squirrels, wonder if we're just the same, the same
Dm F/D Dm Gm Dm Gm Dm
Fill the tub and spin the cycle once again, again
[Refrão]
F C A# A
Long ago I used to pray, that all this'd go away
F C A# A
And I would come back once again, and live the dreams I'd saved
F C A# A
But in my dresser there's a shirt, I just can't give away
F C G A#
So it just sits there in the dark, forever to remain
Dm Dm
A memory with a stain
Outro
Dm
A memory with a stain
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How to play Portwine
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.