Vowels
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Intro: C F Am
verse 1
Am G
I got something on my mind
C F
But words, they won't do it justice
Am C G
I could write it on a sign
Am F
But words, they won't do it justice
Pre-Chorus
Am
I need a translator at the tip of my tongue
C Am
There's a freight train of emotion stuck in my lung
C Dm
I need to get it out, get it out before it's all gone
C G G7 G
So I'll just speak in vowels from now on
[Refrão]Am
A-A
F
O-O
Dm
E-E
C
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Am
A-A
F
O-O
Dm
E-E
C
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Instrumental
G F Am
verse 2
Am C
I could tell you what it's like
Am C Am
But words, they won't do it justice
C Am
Spell it out, turn up the mic
C
But words, they won't do it justice
Pre-Chorus
Am
I need a psychic to read my mind
C Am
Get me a Shakespeare to feed me lines
C Dm C
I need to let it out, let it out, I waited too long
F G G7 G
I'm only using vowels from now on
[Refrão]Am
A-A
F
O-O
Dm
E-E
C
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Am
A-A
F
O-O
Dm
E-E
C
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Post-Chorus
Am F Am
Ahh-ahh-ahh
C Am F Am C Am F Dm G G7 G
Ahh-ahh-ahh
[Refrão]Am
A-A
F
O-O
Dm
E-E
C
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Am
A-A
F
O-O
Dm
E-E
C
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Am
A-A
F
O-O
Dm
E-E
C
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Am
A-A
F
O-O
Dm
E-E
C
Ooh-ooh-ooh
How to play Vowels
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 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.