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Intro
 
(softly) D D Bm G (each carried for a measure)
 
Aaah (continue D D Bm G pattern)
 
Verse
D
Open up your hands
D
Synchronize your plans and find the way to go
Bm
Open up your hands
G
Synchronize your plans and find the way home
 
LISTEN CAREFULLY melody: D // background: D D Bm G
 
[Refrão] D D Bm
And if you'd run run run runaway disobey your father
G A
Then wait and see there's a whale in the sea for you
 
Verse
D
Open up your hands
D
Synchronize your plans and find the way to go
Bm
Open up your hands
G
Synchronize your plans and find the way home
 
D D Bm G D D
 
ukulele: count in 8/4 time D D D D D D D G D D D D D D D G (play D here, and then play G on the 8th beat)
 
Outro
D D
Cover up the sky with clouds apply the earth with rain
Bm G
Cover up the sky with clouds apply the earth with rain
 
D D
Cover up the sky with clouds apply the earth with rain
Bm G
Cover up the sky with clouds apply the earth with rain
 
Instrumental till end: D D Bm G

How to play Whale

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.

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