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[Intro]
C C C C C
[Verse 1]
CEars twitch, like a doDg
GBreaking eggs in a disCh
CDo not mock me when I saDy
GThis is not a liCe
[Bridge]
    FDoo do do A#doC  
[Verse 2]
CIt's a funny thing, half seriouDsBm  D  
GWith our hands on our earCs
CLiving dreams with Dmouths ajar
GWide awake, we go to sleeCp
[Chorus]
However absurFd, however A#absurd...
It may seeCm
C
[Outro]
   BmSomAmething special betwDmeen us
When we made love the game was oveGr
F#mI couldn'Ft Emsay the wordCsF  
CWords Fwouldn't Emget my feelings througFh
F#mSo I Fkeep Emtalking to yoFu
[Chorus]
However absurFd, however A#absurd...
It may seeCm
[Verse 3]
CCustom made dinosaurDs
GToo late now, for a changCe
CEverything is under the suDn
GBut nothing is for keepCs
[Chorus]
However absurFd, however A#absurd...
It may seeCm
Transcription: Daltoé

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The story behind the song

Paul McCartney is celebrated for his versatile musical style, ranging from rock and roll to ballads, and his melodic approach to songwriting. This song, appearing on the album Press to Play, showcases his continued exploration as a musician. It plays like a piece that invites you to embrace the unexpected and the whimsical.

AI-written from these sources:Paul McCartney — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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However Absurd

by Paul McCartney

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F#m

[Intro]

C C C C C

[Verse 1]

C D

Ears twitch, like a dog

G C

Breaking eggs in a dish

C D

Do not mock me when I say

G C

This is not a lie

[Bridge]

F A# C

Doo do do do

[Verse 2]

C D Bm D

It's a funny thing, half serious

G C

With our hands on our ears

C D

Living dreams with mouths ajar

G C

Wide awake, we go to sleep

[Chorus]

F A#

However absurd, however absurd...

It may seem

[Outro]

Bm Am Dm

Something special between us

When we made love the game was over

F#m F Em C F

I couldn't say the words

C F Em F

Words wouldn't get my feelings through

F#m F Em F

So I keep talking to you

[Chorus]

F A#

However absurd, however absurd...

It may seem

[Verse 3]

C D

Custom made dinosaurs

G C

Too late now, for a change

C D

Everything is under the sun

G C

But nothing is for keeps

[Chorus]

F A#

However absurd, however absurd...

It may seem

Transcription: Daltoé

About However Absurd Chords by Paul McCartney

Learn how to play However Absurd by Paul McCartney with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “However Absurd chords”, “However Absurd guitar chords”, or “Paul McCartney However Absurd 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 However Absurd chords and for experienced players who want accurate However Absurd lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, D, G, F, A#, Bm.

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What key is "However Absurd" in?

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