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[Verso 1]
F
Look at the stars
C
Look how they shine for you
Bb
And everything you do
F
They were all yellow
 
F
I came along
C
I wrote a song for you
Bb
And everything you do
F
It was all yellow
 
C
So then I took my turn
Bb
What a thing to've done
F
It was all yellow
 
[Refrão]
F Bb
Hmmm..
Dm C Bb
Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones
Dm C Bb
Turn into something beautiful
Dm C Bb
You know? You know I love you so
F
You know I love you soo-o
F
Ooohhh..
 
[Verso 2]
F
I swam across
C
I jumped across for you
Bb
What a thing to do
F
'Cause it was all yellow
 
F
I drew a line
C
I drew a line for you
Bb
What a thing to do
F
And it was all yellow
 
Yellow, yellow, yellow
 
[Refrão]
Bb Dm
Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones
C Bb
Turn into something beautiful
Dm
You know? For you I bleed myself dry
C
For you I bleed myself dry-y
 
I bleed myself dry
 
F
It's true
C
Look how they shine for you
Bb
Look how they shine for you
F
Look how they shine
C
Look how they shine for you
Bb
Look how they shine for you
F
Look how they shine
 
Look at the stars

How to play Yellow

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 F. 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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