World I Used To Know
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C Em F
Some day some old familiar rain
C G7
Will come along and know my name
Em
And then my shelter will be gone
F G7 C
And I'll have to move along
Em F C
But till I do I'll stay awhile
F C G7 C
And track the hidden country of your smile
Em F
Some day the man I used to be
C G7
Will come along and call on me
Em
And then because I'm just a man
F G7 C
You'll find my feet are made of sand
Em F C
But till that time I'll tell you lies
F C G7 C
And chart the hidden boundaries of your eyes
Em F
Some day the world I used to know
C G7
Will come along and bid me go
Em
Then I'll be leaving you behind
F G7 C
For love is just a state of mind
Em F C
But till that day I'll be your man
F C G7 C F C
Then love away your troubles if I can
How to play World I Used To Know
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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.