Things I See Around Me
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Intro
C D G
[Verso 1]
G D G
I sing abaout the things I see around me
C
The beauty of Australia that surrounds me
G
I sing you songs about this sunburnt land
A7 D
Especially for the ones who understand
[Verso 2]
G D G
I sing about the people that I know
C
and a song about the places where I go
G E
When I sing about the beauty that astounds me
C D G
Oh, I'm just singin' 'bout the things I see around me
[Verso 3]
G D G
I sing about a ringer they called Trumby
C
How the man from Snowy River wheeled the brumby
G
I sing of towns a thousand miles from here
A7 D
And the poor pub that ran right out of beer
[Verso 4]
G D G
Oh, I sing about the folk who battled drought
C
In that hard dry country further out
G E
When I sing about their courage that astounds me
C D G
Oh, I'm just singin' 'bout the folk I see around me, yeah.
Interlude
C D G
[Verso 5]
G D G
I sing about the old retired drover
C
And the transport men whose trucking days are over
G
I sing about folk of the Golden Mile
A7 D
And the people who are livin' anthill style
[Verso 6]
G D G
I sing about the hardships and the strife
C
The battling man must suffer in this life
G E
When I tell you all their stories that astound you
C D G
I'm just talkin' 'bout the folk you see around you.
[Verso 7]
G D G
I sing abaout the things I see around me
C
The beauty of Australia that surrounds me
G
I sing you songs about this sunburnt land
A7 D
Especially for the ones who understand
[Verso 8]
G D G
I sing about the people that I know
C
and a song about the places where I go
G E
When I sing about the beauty that astounds me
C D G
Oh, I'm just singin' 'bout the things I see around me
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C D G
Oh, I'm just singin' 'bout the things I see around me, yeah.
Outro
C D G
How to play Things I See Around Me
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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.