Sierra Leone
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Am Gmaj7
We're spending too much time alone
Am
(spending too much time alone)
Gmaj7
& I just ran out of trojans
Fmaj7
Horses gallop to her throne
G
We're behaving like teenagers
Fmaj7
(we?re behaving like teenagers
G
Making less than minimum wage
Amaj7
Still inside our parents' homes
G
No I don't live in denver
Amaj7
(no I don?t live in denver)
G
I grew up in sierra leone
Am
& her pink skies will keep me warm
G Am
Sierra leone
G Am
Sierra leone
Fmaj7 G
Tid bits of intuition that I been gettin abandon mission
abandon mission you must be kidding
Fmaj7
This shit feelin different
Shit feelin too good
To me glistenin
G Amaj7
Shimmerin underneath the sunlight, the sunlight
& a new day
Gmaj7
Will bring about the dawn
Amaj7
& a new day
Gmaj7
Will bring another crying babe into the world
Fmaj7
(Girl now)
D9
Our daughters reaching for your nipple
F#
cause it's time for her to eat
C#maj7
Tonight I'll lay her in the cradle
F#maj7
If it's time for go to sleep
C#maj7
I'll sing a lennon lullaby
F#maj7
She can have a pretty dream
C#maj7
Baby girl if you knew what I know knew what I know
How to play Sierra Leone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.