That's Just About Right
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Intro: C Dm Bb F C Dm Bb F
Verse:
C Dm Bb F
My old friend lives up in the mountains
C Dm Bb F
He flew up there to paint the world
C Dm Bb F
He says, "Even though interpretation's what I count on
C Dm Bb F
This little picture to me seems blurred
Am Bb
Hard lines and the shadows come easy
F C
I see it all just as clear as a bell
Am Bb
I just can't seem to set my easel to please me
F Bb C
I paint my Heaven but it looks like hell"
Chorus:
Bb C F
Your blue might be gray, your less might be more
Bb C F
Your window to the world might be your own front door
Bb C F Bb Bb5 Bb
Your shiniest day might come in the middle of the night
NC
That's just about right
C Dm Bb F C Dm Bb F
Verse:
C Dm Bb F
He says, "Man I ain't comin' down until my picture is pefect
C Dm Bb F
And all the wonder is gone from my eyes
C Dm Bb F
Down through my hands and on to the canvas
C Dm Bb F
Still like my vision, but still a surprise"
Am Bb
"Real life," he says, "is the hardest impression
F C
It's always movin' so I let it come through"
Am Bb
And that. my friend, I say, is the glory of true independence
F C
Just to do what you do what you do what you do
Chorus:
Bb C F
Your blue might be gray, your less might be more
Bb C F
Your window to the world might be your own front door
Bb C F Bb Bb5 Bb
Your shiniest day might come in the middle of the night
NC
That's just about right
Verse:
C Dm Bb F
My old friend came down from the mountain
C Dm Bb F
Without even lookin' he found a little truth
Am Bb
You can go through life with the greatest intentions
F C
But you do what you do what you just gotta do
Chorus:
Bb C F
Your blue might be gray, your less might be more
Bb C F
Your window to the world might be your own front door
Bb C F Bb Bb5 Bb
Your shiniest day might come in the middle of the night
NC
That's just about right
Outro:
C Dm Bb F C Dm Bb F
How to play That's Just About Right
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.