The Universe Was Our Mother
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[Verso 1]
C Am
Far, far away
C F
Though we never saw it coming
C D
It rained down from the sky
G
Translucent it whirled in multi-colored light
[Verso 2]
F
I stood so still
C F
Like a stone whos long been yearning
D
And I learned how to fly
G
The captain employed me as he felt inclined
[Verso 3]
Dm Am
Then I started to wonder
Dm Am
As galaxies passed us by
Gm F
For what purpose did he leave home
Bb C
And did he miss his life?
D Gm
He said to be honest his purpose on earth
Bb
He never could find
[Verso 4]
C Am
All through the years
G F
I thought of him as my brother
Am D
And he told me that I
G F
Reminded him of himself as a child
[Verso 5]
C Am
We had it all
G F
The universe was our mother
Am D
She guides us where she decides
G F
And she wants us to dwell in peace tonight
[Verso 6]
Dm Am
Free from the bow of the hunter
Dm Am
Healed by the light in her eyes
Bb F
That profound love I was shown
Bb
Forever changed my life
D Gm Bb
I knew in my heart that my purpose on earth was one I could find
[Verso 7]
Dm Am
World of spinning blue
Bb
I now come back to you
F Bb
And the love that I was given
F
Is the love Ill show to you
How to play The Universe Was Our Mother
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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.