The Universe
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C Em
There are girls across the universe
F Am
Wishing in a well
C G
I got all I need right here
C Em
There are dogs all through the neighborhood
F Am
Aching for a bone
C G
But I got what I need
C
The universe
Em
The universe
F Am
Is big and wide
C G C
And when you least expect it she provides
C Em
There are traffic guards and towers tall
F Am
Telling planes to land
C G C
So you can make it safely on the ground
C Em
There are satellites in outer-space
F Am
Sending signals home
C G C
So I can call you later on the phone
C
The universe
Em
The universe
F Am
Is big and wide
C G C
And when you least expect it she provides
C Em
There might be life on other planets
F Am
And they might understand
C G C
How good it feels when you touch me with your hand
Em
Someday science might explain
F Am
Compared to all the other souls
C G C
If you and I are meant the way we hoped
C
The universe
Em
The universe
F Am
Is big and wide
C G C
And when you least expect it she provides
C
The universe
Em
The universe
F Am
Is big and wide
C G F
And when you least expect it she provides
F C G F
And all of this tumbling down
F c G F
Has taught me I don't know anything
F C
And I learned my lesson
G F
But I can't change
F C
The weight of the words
G C
When I'm speaking your name
C Em F Am C G
C Em F Am C G
C Em
There are girls across the universe
F Am
Wishing in a well
C G C
I got all I need right here
How to play The Universe
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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.