Things Behind The Sun
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[Intro ]
Asus2 Am E
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Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
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verse 1
Am
Please, beware of them that stare,
E Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
They'll only smile to see you while your time away, | / / / / |
Am
And once you've seen what they have been,
E Gadd4/F
To win the earth just won't seem worth your night, or your day,
E7sus4 E7 Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
| / / / / | Who'll hear ...what I say?
verse 2
Am E
Look around, you find the ground is not so far from where you are,
Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7 Am
But don't be too wise, for down below they never grow,
E
They're always tired, and charms are hired,
Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
From out of their ...eyes,
Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
Never sur - prise! | / / / / |
verse 3
A A4
Take your time, and you'll be fine,
A D/A C/G D7/F# D6/F# D7/F#
And say a prayer for people there, who live on the floor,
A A4 A D/A
And, if you see what's meant to be, don't name the day, or try to say,
C/G D7/F# D6/F# D7/F#
It happened be - fore!
Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
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verse 4
Am
Don't be shy, you'll learn to fly,
E Gadd4/F
And see the sun when day is done, if only you see,
E7sus4 E7 Am
| / / / / | (A)- Just what you are, beneath the star,
E
That came to stay one rainy day,
Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
In autumn for free, | / / / / |
Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
Yes, be what you'll ...be! | / / / / |
Verse 5 - Intrumental
A A4 A D/A C/G Cmaj7/G C/G D7/F# D6/F# D7/F#
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Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7 E7sus4 E7
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Verse 6
Am
Please, beware of them that stare,
E Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
They'll only smile to see you while your time away, | / / / / |
Am
And once you've seen what they have been,
E Gadd4/F
To win the earth just won't seem worth your night, or your day,
E7sus4 E7 Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
| / / / / | Who'll hear ...what I ...say? | / / / / |
Verse 7
A A4 A D/A
Open up the broken cup, let goodly sin and sunshine in,
C/G D7/F# D6/F# D7/F#
Yes, that's today,
A A4 A D/A
And open wide the hymns you hide, you find renown while people frown...
C/G D7/F# D6/F# D7/F#
...At things that you say,
C/G D7/F# D6/F# D7/F#
But say what you'll---- ...say...
Verse 8
Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
...About the farmers and the fun,
Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
And the things behind the sun,
Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
And the people around your head,
Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
Who say,'Everything's been ...said!',
Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
And the movement in your brain,
Gadd4/F E7sus4 E7
Sends you out into the rain!
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Coda
A A4 D/A A
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How to play Things Behind The Sun
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 Asus2. 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.