Ulysses
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Capo 4
Em G D G
I went in to twelve bookstores looking for Ulysses
Em G D G
Motherwell led me to believe all my questions would be answered
Em G D G
Now I have it here sitting on the table
Em G D G
Another word for the universe
Em-G-D-G
Em G D G
Loose green tea and a bonsai tree, an underground apartment
Em G D G
Check my e-mail and wash my clothes while my rice is cooking
Em G D G
Oh Jesus Christ, how I hate making phonecalls
Em G D G
So I lead a lonely life
Em-G-D-G (2x)
Em G D G
A waterfall from a higher place told me all about you
Em G D G
The funeral of the man I was told me not to doubt you
Em G D G
Oh what we could do with your dress up round your shoulders
Em G D G
We could leave all our fear behind
Em-G-D-G (4x)
Boo-dah...
Em G D G
I went in to the liquor store looking for a bottle
Em G D G
Of my favorite bombay gin, the answer to my problems
Em G D G
But to my delight the bottles were all taken
Em G D G
Ah yeah, another hero's night
Em-G-D-G (4x)
Boo-dah...
How to play Ulysses
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.