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See Emily Play

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GEmily tries but D/F#misunderAm/Estands, Emah-ooh.
She's Cmaj7often inclined to borrow Amsomebody's dream till toGmorrow.
There is no Eother day.
DLet's try it anEother way.
                     D          EN.C.          A  A7  
You'll lose your mind and play free games for May.
See Emily play.G  D  
GSoon after dark D/F#Emily Am/Ecries, Emah-ooh.
Cmaj7Gazing through trees in sorrow, Amhardly a sound till toGmorrow.
There is no Eother day.
DLet's try it anEother way.
                     D          EN.C.          A    A7  
You'll lose your mind and play free games for May.
See Emily play.G  
GPut on a gown that D/F#touches the Am/Eground, Emah-ooh.
Cmaj7Float on a river forAmever and ever, GEmily.
There is no Eother day.
DLet's try it anEother way.
                     D          EN.C.          A  A7  
You'll lose your mind and play free games for May.
See Emily play.G  D  

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The story behind the song

David Bowie was an English singer, songwriter, and actor, celebrated for his frequent reinvention and visual presentation throughout his career. Often called the "chameleon of rock," his music, stagecraft, and fashion significantly influenced popular culture. He studied art, music, and design before his music career began, releasing various singles and a self-titled solo album. Playing this song can evoke the spirit of an artist constantly exploring new sounds and identities.

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

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See Emily Play

by David Bowie

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D/F#

Am/E

Cmaj7

G D/F# Am/E Em

Emily tries but misunderstands, ah-ooh.

Cmaj7 Am G

She's often inclined to borrow somebody's dream till tomorrow.

There is no other day.

D E

Let's try it another way.

D E A A7

N.C.

You'll lose your mind and play free games for May.

G D

See Emily play.

G D/F# Am/E Em

Soon after dark Emily cries, ah-ooh.

Cmaj7 Am G

Gazing through trees in sorrow, hardly a sound till tomorrow.

There is no other day.

D E

Let's try it another way.

D E A A7

N.C.

You'll lose your mind and play free games for May.

See Emily play.

G D/F# Am/E Em

Put on a gown that touches the ground, ah-ooh.

Cmaj7 Am G

Float on a river forever and ever, Emily.

There is no other day.

D E

Let's try it another way.

D E A A7

N.C.

You'll lose your mind and play free games for May.

G D

See Emily play.

About See Emily Play Chords by David Bowie

Learn how to play See Emily Play by David Bowie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “See Emily Play chords”, “See Emily Play guitar chords”, or “David Bowie See Emily Play chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy See Emily Play chords and for experienced players who want accurate See Emily Play lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D/F#, Am/E, Em, Cmaj7, Am.

FAQ — See Emily Play by David Bowie

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Is "See Emily Play" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "See Emily Play" in?

The chords for "See Emily Play" show the original chord names (including G, D/F#, Am/E, Em, Cmaj7, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.