Someday Coming
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Intro
Cmaj7 D6 Cmaj7 D6 Cmaj7 D6 Cmaj7
[Verso 1]
Cmaj7 D6
My someday coming child
Cmaj7 D6
I name and I re-name you
Cmaj7 D6 D7 Dsus4 D
I make up memories for you
G C D
Of melodies and friends
C G
From books I wanted to give you
C G D
And horse and buggy sounds outside
[Refrão]
G C Em
But of the someday coming world
D7 G
I don't know, I don't know
C D
There is so much I would keep you from
D7 Em D Cmaj7 D Cmaj7 D Cmaj7
If I, if I could
[Verso 2]
Cmaj7 D6
The heroes, selfish fools
Cmaj7 D6
They only want their freedom
Cmaj7 D6 D7 Dsus4 D
The hero-maker's greed prevails
G C D
And we are all shock numb
C G
And watch the shock increasing
C G D Dsus4 D
And shame is something old, outgrown
[Refrão]
G C Em
But of the someday coming world
D G
I don't know, I don't know
C D
There is so much I would keep you from
D7 Em C G C G C G C G
If I, if I could
G C D
Oh, maybe you won't see
D G
My too self-conscious stumblings
C D
My running from the phone
D7 Dsus4 D
My fears
G C Em
Because I can be very strong
D G
Say I can, say I can
C D
There is so much to believe in
D D7
There are angel words to teach you
C Bm
There is hope, my daydream child
Outro
Cmaj7 D6 Cmaj7 D6 Cmaj7 D6 Cmaj7 D6
How to play Someday Coming
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cmaj7. 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.