The Gift
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: EmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Em
[ Teacher ]
Em Em
I’m glad you could meet me, I’m here about your son.
Am Am
I’ve never seen a mind like his, especially so young.
C
He’s got a gift for numbers, never known before.
Bm
An outstanding genius, who shouldn’t be ignored.
[ Father ]
Em
You must be mistaken, he’s useless and he’s weak.
Am C A Am
I see no sign of genius, the boy can hardly speak.
Bm B
He just sits there lifeless, for hours at a time.
C G D E
No expression on his face, his eyes staring into space!
[ Bridge ]
E C F# F
E F# F B
E C F# A
E F#m Db C B
[ Teacher ]
G E
How can you, be so heartless?
Em C
There must be so much more, that we can do.
[ Father ]
C A
Who are you to judge me?
C Am B
You don’t even know, what we’ve been through!
[ Teacher ]
B E B
Just give him more attention.
C
You’ll see there’s more to him, than meets the eye.
[ Father ]
C
Fine, I’ll try to help the child,
D E
Better not be wasting my time!
[ Coda ]
E C F# F
E F# F B
E C F# A
E F#m Db C B
E C F# A
E F# F E B
How to play The Gift
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.