What It Is
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Intro:
D7
Gm
D7
Theme 1 verse 1
Gm
Thick heads oh you don’t believe
Until the spirit has crept in between your sheets
D7
Oh what it is, oh what it is
Theme 1 verse 2
Gm
That’s just a draft and you imagined a laugh
Discredit the gasp for he’s been pullin’ the schnapps
D7
Oh what it is
Oh what it is
Theme 1 verse 3
Gm
From the patriarch to the man in the book
Insane to the saints they have all been shook
D7
Oh what it is
Oh what it is
Theme 2 verse 1
Gm Bbm
Things aren’t always what they seem
Gm Bbm
Demons or ghosts or a rumpot’s dream
Gm Bbm
Sleep deprived or hypnotized
Bb A Eb D
Easy to throw aside until it’s in your eyes
Theme 2 verse 2
Gm Bbm Gm
I am a man of no specific faith
Bbm Gm
I have no knowledge of beyond the grave
Bbm
But I can’t deny
Bb A Eb D
The dead don’t always die
Theme 2 verse 3
Gm Bbm Gm
I have seen a ghost and it was no mistake
Bbm Gm
It was as clear as all the drinks I’ve drank
Bbm
But I swear I was dry
Bb A Eb D
The dead don’t always die
Interlude
Gm Bb
Gm
Bb Gm
D
Gm Cm
Gm
Gm
Bb A Eb D
Theme 2 verse 4
Gm Bbm Gm
I was no believer in the tales of fear
Bbm
To think that Lucifer was always here
Gm
That may be a lie
Bb A Eb D
The dead don’t always die
Gm Bbm Gm
Life is a blessin’ ‘til you meet your death
Gm Bbm Gm
Make good with your living breath, make good with life
Bb A Eb D Gm
You may ne- ver die
Eb D Bb Gm
E- ternal life
How to play What It Is
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7. 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.