The Bear
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Intro: F# E
verse 1
F# E
F# E
I was first attracted by your scent
F# E
Your heart must be a caramelised onion
F# E
By the time I saw your flame
F# E
It was all over for you and what's his name
Instrumental
F# E
F# E
verse 2
F# E
I think it was Algonquin park
F# E
It was so cold and winter dark
F# E
A promised hibernation high
B A B A
Took me across the great black plate of ice
F# E
Now I'm the islander
Instrumental
F# E
F# E
verse 3
F# E
I found a place to call my den
F# E
And dreamt of the ferry and the enormous man
F# E
Huge as were his children
B A B A
Following around after him
F# E
I'm the islander
Bridge
G A
I woke up in the furtive spring
B A B A
More capable of anything
Instrumental
B A
B A
F# E
verse 4
F# E
I waited for more men to come
F# E
They docked their boats and cocked their guns
F# E
The time for truth and reconciliation's gone
B A
But with my belly full I intended to get something done
B A
F# E
I'm the islander
F# E
Bridge
G A
I woke up in the dead of spring
B A B A
More hungry than anything
Outro
F# E
I'm the islander
F# E
I'm the islander
F# E F# E F# E (4x)
How to play The Bear
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 F#. 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.