Relative
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Intro: E D9 A E
Verso 1
E D9
A flash light isn`t quite sunlight,
A E
But any light at all seems bright when you`re looking in the dark
D9
A wet dream isn`t the real thing
A E
It isn`t really anything, but at least it makes a spark
Pre-Refrão:
D A E G
All is relative
D A E
Everything is relative
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D
It`s all about the way we receive it
A
How much we believe it
E G
Depending on the life you lead if you lead it
D
Compared to yourself
A
Compared to someone else
E G
You care and if you pick
D
The threads in your closet
A
The cash in your wallet
E G
The color of the skin in your blood and how you got it
D A
Compared to yourself and someone else, you care
E G
Everything is relative
Verso 2:
E D9
Pre-made isn`t quite homemade
A
But pre-made with a home-name
E
Is almost just the same
D9
Your girlfriend isn`t your best friend,
A
But any friend is best
E
When you`re freezing in the rain
Pre-Refrão:
Refrão
Bridge:
D A
You`re either underweight or you`re unfit
E G
Underdressed or overzipped
D A
Too social or you`re just too shy
E G
Too depressed or you`re too high
D A
Night to day Day to night
E G
Rich to poor Black and white
D
All is relative
A
Everything is relative
E
All is relative
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How to play Relative
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.