Red Planet (acoustic)
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Intro: C D C Em C D C Em C Bm Am
Verse:
Em D
It's been almost 20 years on the red planet
Em D G
A place where there are no tears, it is just water floating
G D G D
No, they're not quite emoting
Em D
I dream of the other days, of the times I held you
Em D G
Left in an autumn blaze, now I idle in bubbles
G D G D
Just collecting the rumble
[Refrão]
C D C Bm
Well I waited for you out here, but that was just delusional
C D C G
And I painted all these pictures of Earth but that's unusual
Am G
Unusual to you
Verse
Em D
Met at a seminar, shared the same table
Em D G D
Brushed by you at the bar, didn't match your description
D G D
Soon became my prescription
Em D
I think of the junipers in the spring growing
Em D G D
Fall up on Jupiter, it doesn't draw a reaction
D G D
Temporary distraction
[Refrão]
C D C Bm
And I've waited for you out here, but that may be delusional
C D C G
And I painted all these pictures of Earth but that's unusual
Am G
Unusual to you
Am G C G
Unusual, unusual, unusual to you
Solo: Em D# G C Bm Em Am C Em D#
[Refrão]
C D C Bm
And I waited for forever, and that was just delusional
C Bm Am G
So I painted all these pictures of Earth but that's unusual
Am G Am G
Unusual, unusual, unusual to you
How to play Red Planet (acoustic)
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 C. 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.