The Moon Inside
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Cmaj7 A
[Verse 1]
E Dsus2
I was walking home when I heard you knock
A A7
There were two of you, it was such a shock
E Dsus2
There was one that cried on the telephone
A A7
And the other laughed deep inside my bone
Cmaj7 E
Ah...
[Verse 2]
E Dsus2
I can tell you this, when the full moon seed
A A7
It be plant in you, and it's what you need
E Dsus2
Cause the flower of love growing in your heart
A A7
Will eventually tear your world apart
Cmaj7
Ah...
[Chorus]
E G6 A7 Cmaj7
The moon inside gets round and round
E G6 A7
The moon inside gets round
[Verse 3]
E Dsus2
I can tell you this, when the female hand
A A7
She contours you, and you're like the sand
E Dsus2
And you'd never guess you were in so deep
A A7
Till you try to walk, but you just can't creep
Cmaj7 E
Ah...
G6 A7
Ah...
Cmaj7 Dsus2
Ah...
[Chorus]
E G6 A7 Cmaj7
The moon inside gets round and round
E G6 A7
The moon inside gets round
[Instrumental]
E
Cmaj7
A
[Verse 4]
E Dsus2
Well she takes her time, but she arrives
A A7
With her candle stub and her carving knives
E Dsus2
Like a pumpkin head you'll be lit within
A A7
So she severs you with a six-inch grin
Cmaj7
Ah...
[Outro]
E G6 A7 Cmaj7
The moon inside gets round and round
E G6 E
The moon inside gets round
A E
And round and round and round
A Cmaj7 Dsus2
And round and round and round and round
E G6 A7 Cmaj7
The moon inside gets round and round
E G6 E
The moon inside gets round
How to play The Moon Inside
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cmaj7. 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.