Someone Youd Admire
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Intro: A
[Verso 1]
A A/G# A/F# A/E D D/F# D D/F#
After all is said and done, I feel the same
E A D D/F# A
All that I hoped would change within me stayed
A A/G# A/F# A/E D D/F# D D/F#
Like a huddled moonlit exile on the shore
E A D D/F# A
Warming his hands a thousand years ago
[Verso 2]
A A/G# A/F# A/E D D/F# D D/F#
I walk with others in me yearning to get out
E A D D/F# A
Claw at my skin and gnash their teeth and shout
A A/G# A/F# A/E D D/F# D D/F#
One of them wants only to be someone you'd admire
E A D D/F# A
One would as soon just throw you in the fire
[Verso 3]
A A/G# A/F# A/E D D/F# D D/F#
After all is said and after all is done
E A D D/F# A
God only knows which of them I'll become
( A A/G# A/F# A/E )
( D D/F# D D/F# )
( E A D D/F# A )
How to play Someone Youd Admire
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.