Sallys Song
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[Verso 1]
A
My body longs for yours
A
Back when your fingertips
D
Met me at the shore
D
Im such a lunatic for
A
Thinking Id get more
A D D
I could never do that to you
[Verso 2]
A
And I couldnt hold your hand
A
Even if I wanted to
D
Cause Im only half a man
D
Not allowed to have you
A
Wasnt part of our plan
A
This isolated
D D
Ocean view
[Refrão]
E E7(b9)
Ive been watching from afar
E E7(b9)
Wondering if youd treat me
D D
The way you treat the stars
N.C. A A
Oh Sally
[Verso 3]
A
Seashells and taffy
A
Litter your apartment
D
Cause they make you think of me
D
Half underwater and
A
Half salty sweet
A
But if Im honest
D D
I miss who I used to be, before
[Refrão]
E E7(b9)
Id watch you, from afar
E E7(b9)
Wondering if youd treat me
D
The way you treat the stars
N.C. A A
Oh Sally
[Ponte]
F#m F#m
My lighthouse lady
A A
Youre my ambulance and alarm clock
F#m F#m
And I curse the god that made me
A A
When I see you sitting on the dock
F#m F#m
Just out of my reach
N.C.
Oh Sally
{Instrumental}
A Bm D A A
[Verso 4]
A
Dont let my claws scare you dear
A D D
If only you knew
A
Aphrodite to my Hephaestus, dear
A D D
What Id give for hands to hold you
[Refrão]
E E7(b9)
And love you in my arms
E E7(b9)
Not admiring from afar
D D
Allow yourself to fall
N.C. A A
Oh Sally
How to play Sallys Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.