Something Short Of Paradise
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Intro:
Eb G Cm Eb
Ab Bbm C Fm Bb Ab Bb
Verse:
Eb
I'm giving up
G
This restless life
Cm
My wayward friends
Eb
The bad advice
Ab
They give
Bbm C
I'm settling down
Fm Bb Ab Bb
To keep you company
Eb
I'm starting over
G
One more time
Cm
A change of heart
Eb Ab
I've crossed the line again
Gm C Fm
It took me all this time to see
Db
That what we've got is
[Refrão]F# Fm
Something short of paradise
Bb Ebm
A little bit less than we might like
Abm
I know this ain't heaven
B Bb
It's close enough for me
Abm
I know this ain't heaven
Db F# D
It's close as I'll ever be
Instrumental/Solo:
G B Em Bb G C Dm E Am
Bb Bb Bb Bb Eb
Verse:
Eb
It won't be easy
G
Changing style
Cm
The shape I'm in
Eb Ab
It just might take a while
Gm
But in the end
C Fm
I know you're going to see
Db
That what we've got is
[Refrão]F# Fm
Something short of paradise
Bb
A little bit less
Ebm
Than we might like
Abm
I know this ain't heaven
B Bb
It's close enough for me
Abm
I know this ain't heaven
B Db Ebm Db B F#
It's close as I'll ever be
How to play Something Short Of Paradise
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.