The Golden Age Of Aviation
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With
Capo 4
Intro: G Bm Am D C Am Em G
G Bm Am D
For argument's sake let's pretend we could stop arguing
C Am Em G
Over which of us is wrong and why it isn't you
G Bm Am D
We're barely awake before your head's up in the clouds again
C Am Em G
There's nothing you like more than having nothing much to do
C
Stood akimbo
G Bm Am D C Am Em G
Staring out the window at the sky
G Bm Am D
All afternoon you've been buried in a biography
C Am Em G
Of an aviatrix lost at sea, never to be found
G Bm Am D
Holed up in your room, holding out for an apology
C Am Em
But gravity will get to you eventually
G C
You'll come down from upstairs again
C
With all those model aeroplanes
G C
And the novelty wore off
G C
When the pilots still wore goggles
G Bm
But your eyes look skywards
Em C
And your mind still boggles
Then play: Verse chords
G Bm Am D
I'm going grey but you look younger than a year ago
C Am Em G
When you put your hair in pigtails and you put your hand in mine
G Bm Am D
We'll be OK - I'm happy when you're here
C Am Em G
But oh, your smile can seem as far away as once upon a time
C
You can't help it
C
Hopelessly nostalgic
Am C
A passing interest in the past
C G Em D
But I think it's going to last a little longer
Am C G
I'll hold on to your hand as tightly as I can
Em D
But modelling glue is stronger
Then play: Verse chords
Then play: C
G C
The novelty wore off
G C
When the pilots still wore goggles
G Bm
But your eyes look skywards
Em D
And your mind still boggles
G C G C
Through frequent flyers' disappointments and disasters
G Bm Em C
The golden age of aviation never lost its lustre
End on: G
How to play The Golden Age Of Aviation
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.