Robot
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Intro
C Em D x2
C Em D Em x3
C Em D
[Verso 1]
C
once upon a time
There lived a robot man
Em
who lived all alone
D Em
In a far off land
C
when he was made
A forgotten part
Em
his forgotten heart
D
In his chest
Em
An empty space
[Verso 2]
C
This little robot
Couldn't shed a tear
Em
So he wondered why he
D Em
Had to live this way
C
This little robot
Couldn't shed a tear
Em D
So he wandered so
C D
Alone so alone
Em C
this lonely robot tin man
G
all he wanted was the
D/F# D
Touch of a human hand
Em C
this lonely robot tin man
G D/F#
feelings he was never
D
Meant to understand
Em C
this robot this robot
G D/F# D
This little robot tin man
Em C G D/F# D
this robot this robot
[Verso 3]
C
this robot tin man
Confused and scared
Em
Was becoming less
D C
Machine every day
C
he set out to find
Em
His heart with new
Found courage he
D Em
Will find his way.
[Verso 4]
C
This little robot
Couldn't shed a tear
Em
So he wondered why he
D Em
Had to live this way
C
This little robot
Couldn't shed a tear
Em D
So he wandered so
C D
Alone so alone
Em C
this lonely robot tin man
G
all he wanted was the
D/F# D
Touch of a human hand
Em C
this lonely robot tin man
G D/F#
feelings he was never
D
Meant to understand
Em C
this robot this robot
G D/F# D
This little robot tin man
Em C G D/F# D Em
this robot this robot
instrumental
Em D/F# G Am G x4
Outro
C Em D Em x3
C Em D C
How to play Robot
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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.