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Across The Universe

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[Chords]
D7 x 5 4 5 3 x
E7* x 7 6 7 5 x
[Verse 1]
DWords are flowing F#mout like endless D7rain into a papercup
They Em7slither wildly as they slip Asus4away across the uniAverse
DPools of sorrow F#mwaves of joy are D7drifting through my opened mind
Em7possessing and Gmcaressing meD  
[Chorus]
A7Nothing’s gonna change my world
GNothing’s gonna change my Dworld
A7Nothing’s gonna change my world
GNothing’s gonna change my Dworld
[Verse 2]
DImages of F#mbroken light which D7dance before me like a million Em7eyes
they call me on and on and on Asus4across the uniAverse
DThoughts meander F#mlike a restless D7wind inside a letterbox
Em7They tumble blindly as they make their way Asus4across the uniA7verseD  
[Chorus]
A7Nothing’s gonna change my world
GNothing’s gonna change my Dworld
A7Nothing’s gonna change my world
GNothing’s gonna change my Dworld
[Verse 3]
E   G#m  E7*
Sounds of laughter, shades of life are ringing through my opened ears,
F#m7inciting and invAmiting me
E   G#m  E7* F#m7  
Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns
It call me on and on and Bon across the uniB7verseE  
[Chorus]
B7Nothing’s gonna change my world
ANothing’s gonna change my Eworld
B7Nothing’s gonna change my world
ANothing’s gonna change my Eworld
B7Nothing’s gonna change my world
ANothing’s gonna change my Eworld
[Outro]
B7Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing's going to
ANothing's going to change my Eworld
B7Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing's going to
ANot....nothing's going to change my Eworld
B7Nothing's going to change it
B7Nothing's going to change it
Hey, Anothing's going to change it
ENothing's going to change it
B7Nothing's going to change it
B7Nothing's going to change it
ANothing's going to change my Eworld
B7Nothing going to change it
B7Nothing going to change it
(No, no, no, no, no, no)
ANothing's going to change my Eworld
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The story behind the song

This song, originally by The Beatles, was inspired by a moment of irritation when John Lennon found phrases flowing endlessly in his mind, leading him to transform that feeling into something cosmic. David Bowie, known for his frequent reinvention and significant impact on popular culture, covered this song on his 1975 album Young Americans. His version features contributions from Lennon himself, adding a unique layer to its story. Playing this song can evoke a sense of universal connection, transforming everyday feelings into something expansive and profound.

AI-written from these sources:Across the Universe — Wikipedia ↗David Bowie — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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About Across The Universe Chords by David Bowie

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