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Mr Softys Balloon Race

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[Intro]
F   Bb C
F   Bb C
F   Bb C
F   Bb C
[Verse 1]
FWhy can't you be near?Bb  C  
FNever one would appearBb  C  
FWhere do we go from hereBb, wChere dFo we go?Bb  C  
[Chorus]
If the Flast one isn't thereBb  C  
And iFt's all goneBb  C  
But if the Flast one wasn't thereBb  C  
It'd aFll be wrongBb  C  
[Solo]
F   Bb C
F   Bb C
F   Bb C
F   Bb C
[Verse 2]
FSometimes you turn aroundBb  C  
FSometimes you're lost but not foundBb  C  
FWhere do we buy the dayBb, wChen Fwe go?Bb  C  
[Chorus]
If the Flast one isn't thereBb  C  
And iFt's all goneBb  C  
But if the Flast one wasn't thereBb  C  
It'd aFll be wrongBb  C  
[Solo]
F   Bb C
F   Bb C
F   Bb C
F   Bb C
[Outro]
N.C.
N.C.
F   Bb C
F   Bb C
F   Bb C
F   Bb C
Keep playing the outro until about the 2:50 mark, and then N/c for the rest of the song.
One of my favorite Gorillaz songs.

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Mr Softys Balloon Race

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[Intro]

F Bb C

[Verse 1]

F Bb C

Why can't you be near?

F Bb C

Never one would appear

F Bb C F Bb C

Where do we go from here, where do we go?

[Chorus]

F Bb C

If the last one isn't there

F Bb C

And it's all gone

F Bb C

But if the last one wasn't there

F Bb C

It'd all be wrong

[Solo]

F Bb C

[Verse 2]

F Bb C

Sometimes you turn around

F Bb C

Sometimes you're lost but not found

F Bb C F Bb C

Where do we buy the day, when we go?

[Chorus]

F Bb C

If the last one isn't there

F Bb C

And it's all gone

F Bb C

But if the last one wasn't there

F Bb C

It'd all be wrong

[Solo]

F Bb C

[Outro]

N.C.

F Bb C

Keep playing the outro until about the 2:50 mark, and then N/c for the rest of the song.

One of my favorite Gorillaz songs.

About Mr Softys Balloon Race Chords by Gorillaz

Learn how to play Mr Softys Balloon Race by Gorillaz with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mr Softys Balloon Race chords”, “Mr Softys Balloon Race guitar chords”, or “Gorillaz Mr Softys Balloon Race 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 Mr Softys Balloon Race chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mr Softys Balloon Race lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Bb, C.

FAQ — Mr Softys Balloon Race by Gorillaz

How do I play "Mr Softys Balloon Race" by Gorillaz on guitar?

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Is "Mr Softys Balloon Race" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Mr Softys Balloon Race" by Gorillaz with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Gorillaz below.

What key is "Mr Softys Balloon Race" in?

The chords for "Mr Softys Balloon Race" show the original chord names (including F, Bb, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.