See The Tower
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
A E
See the tower, tall and beautiful
A E
Like a thimble on a sharp pencil
F#m B
People know of you no matter where I go
F#m E
Your reputation is international
[Refrain]
A E
A E
[Verse 2]
A E
Helicopters buzzing 'round your tip
A E
You were built in 1976
F#m7 B
Though you're not the tallest building in the world
F#m7 E
You're still a modern wonder for the boys and girls
[Refrain]
A E
See the tower
A E
See the tower
[Verse 3]
A E
Looking out over Lake Ontario
A B E
Do you wonder where the decades go?
F#m7 B
It's a Jagged Pill to swallow whole
F#m7 E A
But you, you, you, you, you oughta know
[Instrumental]
E A E B A E B F#m E
[Verse 4]
A E
Tiny Tim once had a concert there
A E
His ukulele and his wavy hair
F#m B
He played "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" too
F#m B
Just another day in the life for you
[Refrain]
A E
See the tower
A E
See the tower
[Verse 5]
A E
My pal Richard, he had a good friend
A B E
Worked at the tower in the '80s and
F#m B
He got fired for joyriding on the roof
F#m E A E
Of the elevator, what a goof
[Verse 6]
A E
Made of concrete with a hollow shaft
A E
They dropped pumpkins just to see them smashed
F#m B
I went on a date there so long ago
F#m E A
And she never ever ever ever ever let me go
[Instrumental]
E A E B A E B A E
A B E A F#m B A E
[Verse 7]
A E
We crashed millions so Canadians
A E
Could look out at their home on native land
F#m B
Rockets played cowboys and Indians
F#m E
Not being taught about colonialism
[Refrain]
A E
See the tower
A E
See the tower
[Verse 8]
A E
Any questions, you can ask the mayor
A E
If they're not banning a band or having an affair
F#m B
Selling furniture, forging contracts
F#m E A E
Or getting videotaped while they're smoking crack
[Verse 9]
A E
You light up the city sky at night
A E
Giving comfort with your laser light
F#m B
Is that King Kong climbing to the top?
F#m E A
Will the tower ever ever ever ever ever stop?
[Instrumental]
E A E B A E B F#m E
[Verse 10]
A E
Private parties on your upper deck
A E
Looking at you is a pain in the neck
F#m B
I could see you from my windowsill
F#m A E
I adored you, I adore you still
How to play See The Tower
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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.