Private Universe
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Verse 1
Am7 Am Dm7/A Am11(N.C.) Am
No time, no place to talk about the weather
G6 F C
The promise of love is hard to ignore
Am Dm7/A Am11(N.C.) Am
You said the chance wasn't getting any better
G6 F C
Labour of love is ours to endure
Am Dm7/A Am11(N.C.) Am
Highest branch on the apple tree
G6 F C
It was my favourite place to be
Am Dm7/A Am11(N.C.) Am
I could hear them breaking free
G F C
But they could not see me
[Refrão]Fmaj7 G
I will run for shelter
C Am
Endless summer lift the curse
Fmaj7 G
It feels like nothing matters
C Am F
In our private universe
Am Dm7/A Am11(N.C.) Am
Am G6 F Am7
Verse 2
Am Dm7/A Am11(N.C.) Am
I have all I want is that simple enough
G6 F C
A whole lot more I'm thinking of
Am Dm7/A Am11(N.C.) Am
Every night about six o'clock
G6 F C
The birds come back to the palm to talk
Am Dm7/A Am11(N.C.) Am
They talk to me birds talk to me
G6 F C
If I go down on my knees
[Refrão]Fmaj7 G
I will run for shelter
C Am
Endless summer lift the curse
Fmaj7 G
It feels like nothing matters
C Am F
In our private universe
Fadd9 G
Feels like nothing matters
C Am
In our private universe
C D9 F
And it's a pleasure that I have known, ooh
C D9 F
And it's a treasure that I have gained, ooh
Gadd9
And it's a pleasure that I have known, oh
Am Dm7/A Am11(N.C.) Am
G6 F C
Am Dm7/A Am11(N.C.) Am G6 F C
It's a tight squeeze but I won't let go
Am Dm7/A Am11(N.C.) Am G6 F C
Time is on the table and the dinners cold
[Refrão](x2)
Fmaj7 G
I will run for shelter
C Am
Endless summer lift the curse
Fmaj7 G
It feels like nothing matters
C Am F
In our private universe
Fadd9 G
Feels like nothing matters
C Am
In our private universe
Am Dm7/A Am11(N.C.) Am (repeat to fade)
How to play Private Universe
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 Am7. 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.