Without The Fanfare
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Intro: A C#m Bm E (2x)
verse 1
A C#m Bm E A C#m Bm
I know it's the same old song I'm singing
C#m F#m
But this time these words are just for you
D E A C#m D E
That's the only thing that's new.
A C#m Bm E A C#m Bm
I know that I've sung about a million
C#m F#m
Borrowed lines and phrases from a few.
D E C#m F#m
This one's still as good as new.
D E A E7
Without the fanfare I love you.
verse 2
A C#m Bm E A C#m Bm
By day I move words around like flowers.
C#m F#m
I deliver by the afternoon
D E A C#m D E
'cause the piper calls the tune.
A C#m Bm E A C#m Bm
Today I made full use of the hours.
C#m F#m
I explored the smallest avenue
D E C#m F#m
And that feeling still came through.
D E A E7
Without the fanfare I love you.
Bridge
F#m F#mmaj7
Sure I've lost my way sometimes
F#m7 B7
But I've had to pay.
D E A F+
Sometimes I've gone completely overboard.
F#m F#mmaj7
Moved a million phrases round,
F#m7 B7
tried to make them leave the ground,
D E
Still the only line that soared
C#m F#m
Bidding all the rest, "adieu",
D E C#m F#m
Sounding still as good as new,
D E A E7
Without the fanfare I love you.
verse 3
A C#m Bm E A C#m Bm
Hello, do I still have your attention?
C#m F#m
I forgot to mention thanks again
D E A C#m D E
from the captain and the crew.
A C#m Bm E A C#m Bm
And so, without the sweet perfume or roses
C#m F#m
I hope you can still believe it's true
D E C#m F#m
Stripped of all that much ado--
D E F#m7
Without the fanfare I love you.
D E A
Without the fanfare I love you.
How to play Without The Fanfare
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 A. 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.