Something Magic
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Intro:
Ab Fm Ab Bb Ab Fm
Fm Eb C7
Gb Ebm Gb Bb Ab Fm
Fm Eb C7
Bbm Bbm
[Verso 1]
Bbm Db
In the centre of the storm
Abm Ebm
something magic being born
Gb F Bbm
When the world is torn apart
C7 F
by the beating of a heart
Bbm Db
Like a dam about to burst
Abm Ebm
Like a drunkard's crazy thirst
Gb F Bbm
In the centre of the storm
C7 F Bbm
something magic being born
[Verso 2]
Bm D
It's the dark hours of the soul
Am Em
when the nightmares take their toll
G F# Bm
when the shadows come to mock
C#7 F#
against the ticking of the clock
Bm D
When the demons of the night
Am Em
come like vultures for their bite
G F# Bm
In the dark hours of the soul
C#7 F# Bm
when the nightmares take their toll
Solo:
Em C Bm Em Am F Em Am
Am/G Fmaj7 Dm G Cm
[Verso 3]
Cm Eb
It's the dawning of the day
Bbm Fm
night-time's panic swept away
Ab G Cm
When the clouds which seemed so dark
D7 G
are exchanged for morning's lark
Cm F
When the stars which burnt so bright
Bbm Eb
are exchanged for morning light
Ab G Cm
In the dawning of the day
D/F# G Ab
Night-time's panic swept away
G Fm G Cm
Nigh-time's panic swept away
How to play Something Magic
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab. 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.