Small
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Intro: Am G/B C G/B Am G/B C
VERSE1
C G
Cardboard cutouts on the floor
Am F
people wish that you were more like what they wanted you to be
C G
eventually they won't have much of you at all in their theology
Am
the walls are closing in on you
F C
you cannot be contained at all
[Refrão] G
I don't want to make you small
Am
I don't want to fit you in my pocket
F G
A cross around my throat
Am C
'Cause you are brighter then the sun
F
You're closer then the tiny thoughts I have of you
G Am G/B C G/B Am G/B C
But I could never fathom you at all
VERSE 2:
C G
Broken moldings all around
Am F
broken people hit the ground when they discover that you're not here for our
benefit
C G
you love in sptie of us
F C Am G/B
you choose the least of us to prove the strong aren't really strong at all
C G/B Am G/B C
[Refrão] G
I don't want to make you small
Am
I don't want to fit you in my pocket
F G
A cross around my throat
Am C
'Cause you are brighter then the sun
F
You're closer then the tiny thoughts I have of you
G Am G/B C G/B Am G/B C
But I could never fathom you at all
G
I don't want to make you small
Am
I don't want to fit you in my pocket
F G
A cross around my throat
Am C
'Cause you are brighter then the sun
F
You're closer then the tiny thoughts I have of you
G Am G/B C G/B Am G/B C
But I could never fathom you at all
How to play Small
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 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.