The Rounds
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C
I stood around with an old dog on an old ranch with a pelican
We went around to an old town with an old friend who's a Mexican
Em C G
I made it out with nothing on me
Em C G
I made it out with nothing on me
C
I swam down in the cold sound with a clownfish lurking
We flew around to a new town were I felt my eyes on a bulletin
Em C G
I stumbled out with something on me
Em C G
I stumbled out with something on me
C F C F C
C
I made the rounds with some old friends with an old dog and a Mexican
We hung around by the cold sound with a goldfish and a pelican
Em C G
We all ate from a red apple tree
Em C G
We all sighed on a red apple tree
C
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How to play The Rounds
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 C. 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.