The Magic Of It All - Strawbs

The Magic Of It All

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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
https://open.spotify.com/track/6lhbP4wKMMqzJg3BiEMOgZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pizVaTmX5R4
Worked out on request for paulgroom1, Dordogne, France.
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[Intro] (I do play this in Rings)
| D | Em | D | Em ||
STRUM UP
| D | Em | D | Em |
| D*** | ||
 
[Verse 1]
D Em
D Em
pirates in a pantomime, marching to and fro.
D G
Saluting for a photograph, where life's long shadows fall,
G G** A** D Em D Em
this has been the magic of it all.
 
[Verse 2]
D Em
We were young pretenders, hungry for a break,
D Em
dreamers in a game of chance, few others dared to take.
D G
Climbing to the top of and imaginary wall;
G G** A** D Em D Em
this has been the magic of it all.
 
[Verse 3]
D Em
The streets of New York City, to San Francisco Bay,
D Em
Denver down to New Orleans, well-wishers all the way.
G A
Friends who walk beside you, ready should your fall,
G A***
the magic of it all.
(A7***)
 
[Interlude]
| D | Em | D/F# | G |
| G | A | G | A*** |
| (A7***) |
 
[Verse 4]
D Em
Now we're making music for people we can trust,
D Em
we should have banked a goldmine but then the bank went bust.
D G
It's hard to see a stop sign when you're walking ten feet tall,
G G** A** D Em D Em
this has been the magic of it all.
 
[Verse 5]
D Em
The circus tent in Paris, the Royal Albert Hall,
D/F# G
Rome to Copenhagen, Toronto, Montreal,
G A
the Waterfront in Cape Town, the latest port of call,
G A***
the magic of it all.
(A7***)
 
[Outro]
D Em D Em
The magic of it all, the magic of it all,
D/F# Em***
the magic of it all.

How to play The Magic Of It All

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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.

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