Small World
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Intro
Bass riff x4 then
F E D x2
verse 1
Dm
I sat and watched the crowds in London
Dm
I know each road by name
Dm
Today the streets are cold and empty
Dm
Cause no one likes the rain
D
I soon lost count of all the cars
F
That burned so bright outside the bars
D
Deserted streets and burning shells
F
Familiar shops I know so well
verse 2
Dm
Today the birds no longer twitter
Dm
The words don't make it true
Dm
When there's no line I'm up the junction
Dm
I can't be there with you
D
I've always got a magic line
F
That I tap into any time
D
I watch the world by day and night
F
It's very close but out of sight
[Refrão]E
Small World
D
Spent together
C
B
Linked forever
verse 3
D
The words were out and spread like fires
F
From good to bad, habitual liars
D
The drama queens rejoice again
F
Until the next time, who knows when?
Solo
Dm
[Refrão]E
We could be miles apart forever
D
But we are somehow here together
C
The world is always talking somewhere
B
And we can choose or not to be there
[Refrão] E
We could be miles apart forever
(Small world___ spent)
D
But we are somehow here together
(together spent in)
C
The world is always talking somewhere
(wonder linked for-)
B
And we can choose or not to be there
(ever)
E
We could be miles apart forever
(Small world___ spent)
D
But we are somehow here together
(together spent in)
C
The world is always talking somewhere
(wonder linked for-)
B E
And we can choose or not to be there
(ever)
How to play Small World
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.