Small Things
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Intro: Gm Eb F x2
Gm
Oh my mind
Eb F
I walk down Mayflower Road again
Gm
the waning sun
Eb F
echoes from the park seem so absurd
Gm
the bus takes hours
Eb F
I knew it would but I cant shake the stand
Gm Eb F
can't spend my time on everybody else
Gm
If buildings fell
Eb F
At least we'd be in matrimony
Gm
I can't control
Eb F
The words kaleidoscope inside my head
Bb
Has the world gone mad
F
Or is it me?
Bb
All these small things
They gather round me
F
gather round me
Bb
Is it all so very bad
F
I can’t see
Bb
Oh all these small things
They gather round me
F
Gather round me
Gm
Saw The Police
Eb F
screaming something trivial like
Gm
'keep the peace'
Eb F
the world moves on and you can't shake the sound
Gm
I know she's home
Eb F
leaning on somebody loving life
Gm Eb F
all in my mind the anvil and the weight on my back
Bb
Has the world gone mad
F
Or is it me?
Bb
All these small things
They gather round me
F
Gather round me
Bb
Is it all so very bad
F
I can't see
Bb
Oh all these small things
They gather round me
F
Gather round me
Gm
And I can't see my love
How to play Small Things
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.