Primary Colours
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[INTRO ]
|E |E Abm|A |A Dbm x2
E Abm
Praise him for his character has no defects
A Dbm
A shining example and one to rely on
E Abm
The newest messiah now all rolled into one
A F# F#m
Cover his shoulders in primary colours
A E
In primary colours
Dbm A
But as he falls asleep
Dbm A
The coloured lights will keep
Dbm A
Unwanted vigil over
Dbm A
Where he is, he don't know where he is
E Abm
Demands of a million now everyone needs him
A Dbm
Sycophants send him to the edge of reason
E Abm
Everyone knows him, he knows himself better
A F# F#m
Haunted by alpha he fears that they'll leave him
A E
In primary colours
Dbm A
But as he falls asleep
Dbm A
The coloured lights will keep
Dbm A
Unwanted vigil over
Dbm A
Where he is, he don't know where he is
F#m E F#m A E F# E F#m A Dbm B
He don't know
E Abm
Our pack leader will confront his fears
A Dbm
Though new kings are born, he'll stay on his throne
E Abm
Riding through town on a chariot high
A E
Glory adorned and immortalised
A E
In primary colours
F# F#m A E Ebm E
In primary colours
How to play Primary Colours
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 E. 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.