Timothy Leary
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Intro: B x8
A E
I closed the door and stepped into the city
A E
The city stepped right back to me
A E
There's cracks on every sidewalk of this city
A E
Like licking lips to swallow me
F#m G#m
This is a sea of cars on the road
A B
Lined up like bottles, shook up, ready to explode
F#m G#m
With feathers and string and wax I made wings
A B
I climbed up a building, crossed my heart, and took a leap
A E A E
One single voice makes a deafening sound
C#m B A E
You can be anything this time around
A E
I flew across the sea and to an island
A E
I wrestled down an old King Kong
A E
I rescued maidens captive on that island
A E
Hero in a uniform
F#m G#m
My conscience was clean and taking control
A B
A model American just doing what he's told
F#m G#m
And dusty old crates, and my father's tapes
A B
But Timothy Leary said the words which led the way
A E A E
One single voice makes a deafening sound
C#m B A E
You can be anything this time around
C#m B A E
You can be anything this time around
C#m B A E
I won't go quietly this time around
C#m B A E
I won't go quietly this time around
How to play Timothy Leary
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.