Silver Malcolm
View chords used in this chart
capo 3rd Fret (in live performances he sometimes plays in the 4th fret)
In the intro he is a bit more active with the low-E. The verse is finger picked as well
following the chord progression I've laid out. You can barre for the fullest sound.
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Intro:
E|--------------0-------------------------------------|
B|--3-----3-----------3-----3\2-----2-----------2-----|
G|-----------0-----------0-------------0-----------0--|
D|-----3-----------3-------------2-----------2--------|
A|--0-----------------------0-------------0-----------|
E|----------------------------------------------------|
E|--------------0----------------------------------------|
B|--3-----3-----------3-----3\2-----2-----------2--------|
G|-----------0-----------0-------------0-----------0-----|
D|-----3-----------3-------------2-----------2-----------|
A|--0-----------------------0-------------0--------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------|
B|--3\2-----2-----------2-----3\2--------2-----|
G|-------------0-----------0----------------0--|
D|-------2-----------2----------------2--------|
A|--0-------------0-----------0----0-----------|
E|---------------------------------------------|
Verse:
A G
Fixated on a color / I tried I not to move
A G
And though the room was spinning / I never felt confused
Bm A
I knew of my shortcomings / the day it made the news
Bm A
From the balcony of my hotel / God gave the salute
G
Humming
A
Humming
Repeat Intro/Solo
Verse
A G
I was followed by a spaceship / I was taken by surprise
A G
Aware that you would come back / when I saw you in the sky
Bm A
And I made a reservation / to be seated at your side.
Bm A
Sew it in my tongue / so I can taste the ride
G
Humming
A
Humming
Repeat Intro/Solo
Verse
A G
You bare the atmosphere / and I'll be alive
A G
Replacing every star that fell / when you tore out the sky
Bm A
And you should have given warning / when turning on your side
Bm A
My eyes get dilated / when you call me in my mind
Bm A
I'll have no one to talk to / if I am left behind.
G
Humming
A
Humming
Repeat Intro/Solo and Fade Out
How to play Silver Malcolm
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.