Randy - Big Thief
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verse 1
F G
Oh Randy, leave it up to me
C F
I'll pour the water if you bring the tree
F G
Nothing looks that real to me
C F
I only see two or three colors
 
verse 2
F G
Whats it like to breath in?
C F
Find a friend and gather with him?
Am C
I'm a wolf in a city of women
F
You only know the light is on
 
verse 3
F G
Will you plant that sycamore baby?
C F
I'll watch it grow from the second floor
F G
I haven't left the house much lately
C F
And you don't come around here anymore
 
verse 4
F C
And all those lovers in their velvet gowns
C F
I wanna take that trip uptown
Am C
Will you tell them to let me out
F
When you can see the light is on?
 
Instrumental: G C Dm F G C F
 
Verse 5
F
Found a horse hair in my food
C F
There's a raccoon in my room
F G
There are bluejays all in bloom
C F
All along the cement floor
 
Verse 6
F G
Randy, they say I've gone insane
C F
So could you take me dancing in the pouring rain?
Am C
You don't know me but you know my name
F
Will you say it till the light is gone?

How to play Randy

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F. 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.

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