Whirlpool
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D Bm D Bm
There was a swirling mass of water that lived in a quiet pond
D Bm D Bm
It asked permission from its master to visit the lands beyond
F# E Bm
And its master allowed it to fly
F# E Bm
So the wind swept the whirlpool across the sky
D Bm D Bm
The whirlpool's mother wore a jacket she'd sewn out of dental floss
D Bm D Bm
It was stolen by a monkey that sold it to an albatross
F# E Bm
And it had the idea to fly
F# E Bm
so the wind swept the whirlpool across the sky
D Bm D Bm
There was a swirling mass of water that lived in a quiet pond
D Bm D Bm
It asked permission from its master to visit the lands beyond
F# E Bm
And its master allowed it to fly
F# E Bm
So the wind swept the whirlpool across the sky
F# E Bm
And it had the idea to fly
F# E Bm
so the wind swept the whirlpool across the sky
How to play Whirlpool
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.