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Capo 2
verse 1:
C D C
If you were a melody, I'd sing you all the time
D C
And if your hands were poetry, I'd memorize every line
G C
And if every look you gave me were a different hue or shade of color
D
I'd learn how to paint you
[Refrão]
C
You know I'd try
G
You know I'd try
(repeat)
verse 2 (same chords as verse 1)
If you were words in a story, you'd be in a book that's overdue
somewhere hidden in my closet, I've looked a million times for you
and if you were just one day, you'd be the very first of May
G
And I'd be sunlight in your skies
[Refrão]
C
Or at least I'd try
G
You know I'd try
C
You know I'd try
G
You know I'd try
Bridge:
C
What are the words all the words that you're saying
Em
I wish I knew all the prayers that you're praying
C G D
Everywhere you go I wish that I could stand next to you
(Repeat)
[Refrão]
C G
Well I'd try
C G
Well I'd try
C
You know I'd try
G
Try
C
You know I'd try
G
You know I'd try
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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.