Smaller And Smaller
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CAPO: 5
Intro: F C F C F C F C
verse 1
F C F C
Downtown diner, doors are locked
F C G C
Old man got nowhere to talk
Am F G
And complain about tomorrow’s rain
F C F C
They tore down the little white church
F C G C
A big mall grew out of the dirt
Am F G
The ( ? ) lawn, a parking lot
G7 C F C
This town's getting smaller and smaller
[Refrão]
G F ~ C
It’s disappearing, it’s almost gone
Am G
No front doors unlocked, no kitchen lights left on
F ~ C
Some things last forever, some things don’t
Am G
It’s forming now, but take a look around
G7 C F C
This town's getting smaller and smaller
verse 2
F C F C
No town parade, no baseball field
F C G C
River shoreline lined with brick and steel
Am F G
Neon signs killing stars
F C F C
Traffic lights, fenced in yards
F C G C
Next door neighbours, don’t know who you are
Am F G
It’s bigger, yeah, and I believe
G7 C F C
This town's getting smaller and smaller
[Refrão]
G F ~ C
It’s disappearing, it’s almost gone
Am G
No front doors unlocked, no kitchen lights left on
F ~ C
Some things last forever and some things don’t
Am G
It’s forming now, but take a look around
G7 Am F G
This town's getting smaller and smaller
Instrumental: G Am F G Am F G Am F G
verse 3
C
Driving county roads, 2am
G C
Wish I could be a kid again
Am F G
Before the world came closing in
C F C F C G C
This town's getting smaller and smaller
How to play Smaller And Smaller
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 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.