Treasure
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Intro: D G D G
[Verso 1]
E
A beat-up gut string tucked behind some TVs
A E
Like a pawn shop castaway
E
I started strummin' little nothings
A E
I fell in love with the way it played
[Refrão]
Cm A E
Put aside the way that some things shimmer
Cm A E
Beauty's in the heart and not the eye
Cm A E
Rust is just another shade of silver
B A E
Not all treasure has to shine
E A
Hmmm hmm hmm hmm
[Verso 2]
E
Dedication, a hammer, and some patience
A E
Daddy fixed that fixer up
E
It ain't a palace, but the thing about it
A E
Is what it's been to all of us
[Refrão]
Cm A E
Put aside the way that some things shimmer
Cm A E
Beauty's in the heart and not the eye
Cm A E
Dust has always been our kind of glitter
B A E
Not all treasure has to shine
Cm
When I told you that I wished I could've
A E
Put a bigger diamond on your band
Cm
You said, "Your love's worth more than
A E
Any stone you could ever put on my haaaaand"
( E A E A )
[Refrão]
Cm A E
Put aside the way that some things shimmer
Cm A E
Beauty's in the heart and not the eye
Cm A E
There's riches in our simple world together
B A E
Not all treasure has to shine
B A E
Mmm, mmm not all treasure has to shine
Final: E A E A Cm
A E B A E
How to play Treasure
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 D. 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.