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Eight Line Poem

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EIGHT LINE POEM from Hunky Dory
INTRO:   F    C    F    C    D    E  
       F  C  F  C  F  C
       E  F  D  G  F
CTactful cactus by your Fwindow
CSurvey the prairie of your Froom
CMobile spins to its Dcollision
EClara puts her head between her Fpaws
CThey've opened shops down on the Fwestside
CWill all the cacti find a Fhome?
CBut the key to the Ecity
Is in the Fsun that pins the Dsus4branches to the Gsky  FOh...Coh
OUTRO:    F    C    F    C  
        F  C  F  C

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The story behind the song

David Bowie was renowned for his constant reinvention and striking visual presentation, earning him the nickname "chameleon of rock" and making him one of the most influential musicians of his time. His music, stagecraft, and fashion profoundly impacted popular culture. This song, appearing on a 1971 release, offers a glimpse into the artistry of a musician who continually explored new sonic landscapes. Playing it can feel like stepping into a moment of quiet reflection amidst a career of grand statements.

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

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Eight Line Poem

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Dsus4

EIGHT LINE POEM from Hunky Dory

F C F C D E

INTRO:

F C F C F C

E F D G F

C F

Tactful cactus by your window

C F

Survey the prairie of your room

C D

Mobile spins to its collision

E F

Clara puts her head between her paws

C F

They've opened shops down on the westside

C F

Will all the cacti find a home?

C E

But the key to the city

F Dsus4 G F C

Is in the sun that pins the branches to the sky Oh...oh

F C F C

OUTRO:

F C F C

About Eight Line Poem Chords by David Bowie

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