Small Blue Thing
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Capo 1
Intro: Em D C D
Verse
Em D
Today I am
C D
A small blue thing
Em D
Like a marble
C D
Or an eye
Em D
With my knees against my mouth
C D
I am perfectly round
Em D C D
I am watching you
F G F
I am cold against your skin
G F
You are perfectly reflected
G F
I am lost inside your pocket
G
I am lost against
Am9
Your fingers
Bm7 Am9
I am falling down the stairs
Bm7 Am9
I am skipping on the sidewalk
Bm7 Am9
I am thrown against the sky
Bm7 Am9
I am raining down in pieces
Bm7 Am9
I am scattering like light
Bm7 Am9
Scattering like light
Bm7 Am9
Scattering like light
Em D
Today I am
C D
A small blue thing
Em D
Made of China
C D
Made of glass
Em D
I am cool and smooth and curious
C D
I never blink
Em D C
I am turning in your hand
D Em D C D
Turning in your hand
F G F
I am cold against your skin
G F
You are perfectly reflected
G F
I am lost inside your pocket
G
I am lost against
Am9
Your fingers
Bm7 Am9
I am falling down the stairs
Bm7 Am9
I am skipping on the sidewalk
Bm7 Am9
I am thrown against the sky
Bm7 Am9
I am raining down in pieces
Bm7 Am9
I am scattering like light
Bm7 Am9
Scattering like light
Bm7 Am9
Scattering like light
Em D
Today I am
C D
A small blue thing
Em D
Made of China
C D
Made of glass
Em D
I am cool and smooth and curious
C D
I never blink
Em D C
I am turning in your hand
D Em
Turning in your hand
D C
Turning in your hand
D Em
Turning in your hand
D C
Small blue thing
D Em
Turning in your hand
How to play Small Blue Thing
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.