Sweetest Place
View chords used in this chart
Note: Tune your guitar to Open D tuning: D A D F# A D (low to high).
D 0 0 0 0 0 0
G9 5 x 5 5 0 0
Aadd11 7 x 7 7 0 0
Bm7 9 x 9 8 0 0
Intro
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{D} G9 Aadd11D Gadd9}
{D} G9 {D} Gadd9}
{D}
[Verso 1]
G9 D G9 D
When I learned that we had time
G9 D G9 D
to see the world with open minds
G9 D G9 D
I fell short to my surprise
G9 D G9 D
now you're there in that time.
Interlude
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{D} G9 {D} Gadd9} X2
[Verso 2]
G9 D G9 D
We had plans to move along.
G9 D G9 D
They had looks, and I had songs.
G9 D G9 D
When they laughed, and how it changed the time,
G9 D G9 D
And how every line changed my life.
[Refrão]
Bm7 Aadd9 D
Now, I know, sure not where you want to be with that angry screach,
G9 D
but you're still beautiful to me.
Bm7 Aadd9 D
You know just where you had to go,
and I know it's not with me,
G9 D
so I need you to go.
G9 D
I'll just meet you at home.
Interlude
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{D} G9 {D} Gadd9}
{D} G9 {D} Gadd9}
{Gadd9}
[Verso 3]
D G9 D
So hold on to friends. Oh, I have mine.
G9 D
With a little scoop of poob-a-doo
G9 D
best power that have cured my mind.
G9 D G9 D
Now I've seen the river come from it all.
G9 D G9 D
And though Grand Rapids has a way of cutting melodies for new songs.
[Refrão]
Bm7 Aadd9 D
Now, I know, sure not where you want to be with that angry screach,
G9 D
but you're still beautiful to me.
Bm7 Aadd9 D
You know just where you had to go,
and I know it's not with me,
G9 D
so I need you to go.
G9 D
I'll just meet you at home.
Interlude
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{D} G9 {D} Gadd9}
{D} G9 {D} Gadd9}
{Gadd9}
[Ponte]
Bm7 Aadd9
Even if it breaks It makes my heart,
Aadd9
know that that's okay.
Interlude
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{D} G9 {D} Gadd9}
[Ponte]
Bm7 Aadd9
I know you got to see a lot to know.
G9 Aadd9
This is the sweetest place in the world.
G9
Where puffings are shaped like muffins,
D G9
we don't mix the candy bowls. We finish it on our plate,
D
even when you know it's gotten cold.
G9 Aadd9
We build ramps out of sticks and wait and see what will unfold.
G9
Ask for help police to get done.
Aadd9
It won't ever feel too bold.
G9 Aadd9
We sing what's on our minds because that's how you will get hurt.
G9
Egg nog's always spiked on Christmas,
Aadd9
even though that light seems blurred.
G9
And you can always come back when you're done.
Aadd9
You can always come back when you're done.
G9
You can always come back when you're done.
Aadd9
You can always come back when you're done.
Outro
Bm7 Aadd9 D
Because I know you're just where you need to be.
G9 D
No more angry screach. It's beautiful to me.
Bm7 Aadd9 D
You know just where you had to go, and I know it's not with me.
G9 Aadd9 D G9 Aadd9
So I need you to go. You can always And always come back home.
Outro
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{D} G9 {D} Gadd9}
{D} G9 {D} Gadd9}
{Gadd9} D
How to play Sweetest Place
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 D. 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.