State Of Our Affairs
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C# F# C#
Morning wears a veil of rain
F# C# Ab
above the city I live in
C# F# C#
The traffic‘s edging forward again
F# C# Ab
But no-one knows where they’re going
C# F# C#
Could it be a sign of our affairs
Ab
Im seeing
C# F# C#
Cause we’ll still be here
F# C# Ab
When weather turns, and blue skies reappear
C# F# C#
And you’re crestfallen
F# C# Ab
Well you climb Mt. Desolation yet again
F# C# Ab
And you find we’re all just ordinary men.
Solo: C# F# Bbm C# Ab Bbm
C# F# C#
Find some comfort in a bar
F# C# Ab
And hear the news from my brother
C# F# C#
He tore his happiness apart
F# C# Ab
And says his heart won’t recover
C# F# C#
Is this just a sign of our affairs
Ab
I’m seeing
C# F# C#
Cause we’ll still be here
F# C# Ab
When weather turns, and blue skies reappear
C# F# C#
And you’re crestfallen
F# C# Ab
Well you climb Mt. Desolation yet again
F# C# Ab
And you find we’re all just ordinary men
( C# F# Bbm C# Ab Bbm )
How to play State Of Our Affairs
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 C#. 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.