The Thinker
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Chords]
C F Am Am7 G Em
[Intro]
C F C F
[Verse 1]
C F C
I went to the station with a heavy load
F C F C
I missed my connection and I started to go
F C
But there was a light shining in the isle
F C
It said where are you going
F C
I said I don't even know anymore
F C F
You see I started out in Texas trying to reach the ocean via the mountains through the
C
desert and the shore
F C F C
I got lost inside an hourglass and had to ask what I'm even doing anymore
[Verse 2]
F C F C
And I walked for days, and I shed my skin
F C F C
I walked for days, and shed my skin
F C F C
I did it all for love and I'd do it again
F C F C
I did it all for love and I'd do it again
[Chorus]
A# F
I'm not like the Pharaohs or rulers of kingdoms
C
I just need love
A# F C
The only thing I, I want to rule is myself
D Am
I found myself in Phoenix rising with the early morning
D Am7
Now here I'm awaking in the dawn
D Am7
reflecting the light I see in you underneath a golden hue
D Am7
Here I am awaking in the dawn
[Chorus]
D Am7
Let time wither these walls upon our land
D Am7
I have only begun to understand
D Am7
Let time wither these walls upon our land
D Am7
With open arms reaching for Saturn's rings
D Am7 D
Oh there's a bounty of love that it brings
[Bridge]
Am7 D
See the beauty in everything
Am7 D
See there's beauty in everything
Am7 D
See there's beauty in everything
Am7 D Am7
See there's beauty in everything
D Am7 D Am7 D Am7 D Am7 Bm Am
Love, love, love, love, love
[Outro]
G C G
All you need is love, plenty of love you got
C G Am C G
All you need is love, plenty of love you got Don't worry about material things
Am C G
In the end there's nothing they bring
Am C G
Don't worry about material things
Am C Em
In the end there's nothing they bring
How to play The Thinker
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 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.