Shapes Of Things
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G F G
Shapes, of things before my eyes,
F G
Just teach me to despise.
F
Will time make men more wise?
G F G
Here within my lonely frame,
F G
My eyes just hurt my brain.
F
But will it seem the same?
C Bb
Come tomorrow, will I be older?
C Bb
Come tomorrow, may be a soldier.
C Bb D
Come tomorrow, may I be bolder than today?
G F G
Now, the trees are almost green.
F G
But will they still be seen?
F
When time and tide have been.
G F G
Fall, into your passing hands.
F G
Please don't destroy these lands.
F
Don't make them desert sands.
C Bb
Come tomorrow, will I be older?
C Bb
Come tomorrow, may be a soldier.
C Bb D
Come tomorrow, may I be bolder than today?
G F (7x)
Bb D
G F G
Soon, I hope that I will find,
F G
Thoughts deep within my mind.
F G
That won't disgrace my kind.
How to play Shapes Of Things
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.