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[Intro]
Am  Fmaj7/A  D7sus2  Am    Am  Am  Fmaj7/A  C
[Verse 1]
No Amtime, no Fmaj7/Aplace, to D7sus2talk about the weaAmther
The Ampromise of G6/Alove is Fmaj7/Ahard to igCnore
AmYou said the Fmaj7/Achance wasn't D7sus2getting any betAmter
The Amlabour of G6/Alove is Fmaj7/Aours to enCdure
AmHighest Fmaj7/Abranch on the D7sus2apple treAme
It Amwas my G6/Afavourite Fmaj7/Aplace to Cbe
AmI could Fmaj7/Ahear them D7sus2breaking freAme
AmBut they G6/Acould not Fmaj7/Asee     Cme
[Chorus 1]
  F  FI will Grun for Gshelter, Cendless Csummer Amlift the curAmse
  FIt Ffeels like Gnothing Gmatters Cin our Cprivate AmuniverAmse
[Bridge 1]
Am  Am  Am  Am
Am  Am  Am  Am  Am  G6/A  Fmaj7/A  C
[Verse 2] (same as verse 1)
I have all I want, is that simple enough?
A whole lot more I'm thinking of
Every night about six o'clock
Birds come back to the pond to talk
Talk to me, birds talk to me
If I go down on my knees
[Chorus 2] (same as chorus 1)
I will run for shelter, endless summer lift the curse
It feels like nothing matters in our private universe
Feels like nothing matters in our private universe
[Bridge 2]
Am  Am  Am  Am
And it's a Cpleasure that CI have D5knownD5  
Fmaj7Oooooh.Fmaj7..Fmaj7  Fmaj7  
And it's a Ctreasure that CI have D5gainedD5  D5  D5  
Fmaj7Oooooh.Fmaj7..Fmaj7  Fmaj7  
And it's a Cpleasure that CI have D5knownD5  D5  D5  
[Instrumental]
Am  Fmaj7/A  D7sus2  Am  Am  G6/A  Fmaj7/A  C
Am  Fmaj7/A  D7sus2  Am  Am  G6/A  Fmaj7/A  C
[Verse 3] (same as verse 1)
It's a tight squeeze but I won't let go
Time is on the table and the dinner's cold
[Chorus 3] (same as chorus 1)
I will run for shelter, endless summer lift the curse
It feels like nothing matters in our private universe
I will run for shelter, endless summer lift the curse
Feels like nothing matters in our private universe
[Outro]
Am to fade
CHORDS:
       Amx02210
  Fmaj7/Ax03210
   D7sus2x00210
        Cx32010
     G6/Ax05430
        F133211
        G320003
       D5x0023x

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Private Universe

by Crowded House

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Fmaj7/A

D7sus2

G6/A

Fmaj7

All chords written 1/2 bar duration.

[Intro]

Am Fmaj7/A D7sus2 Am Am Am Fmaj7/A C

[Verse 1]

Am Fmaj7/A D7sus2 Am

No time, no place, to talk about the weather

Am G6/A Fmaj7/A C

The promise of love is hard to ignore

Am Fmaj7/A D7sus2 Am

You said the chance wasn't getting any better

Am G6/A Fmaj7/A C

The labour of love is ours to endure

Am Fmaj7/A D7sus2 Am

Highest branch on the apple tree

Am G6/A Fmaj7/A C

It was my favourite place to be

Am Fmaj7/A D7sus2 Am

I could hear them breaking free

Am G6/A Fmaj7/A C

But they could not see me

[Chorus 1]

F F G G C C Am Am

I will run for shelter, endless summer lift the curse

F F G G C C Am Am

It feels like nothing matters in our private universe

[Bridge 1]

Am Am Am Am

Am Am Am Am Am G6/A Fmaj7/A C

[Verse 2] (same as verse 1)

I have all I want, is that simple enough?

A whole lot more I'm thinking of

Every night about six o'clock

Birds come back to the pond to talk

Talk to me, birds talk to me

If I go down on my knees

[Chorus 2] (same as chorus 1)

I will run for shelter, endless summer lift the curse

It feels like nothing matters in our private universe

Feels like nothing matters in our private universe

[Bridge 2]

Am Am Am Am

C C D5 D5

And it's a pleasure that I have known

Fmaj7 Fmaj7 Fmaj7 Fmaj7

Oooooh...

C C D5 D5 D5 D5

And it's a treasure that I have gained

Fmaj7 Fmaj7 Fmaj7 Fmaj7

Oooooh...

C C D5 D5 D5 D5

And it's a pleasure that I have known

[Instrumental]

Am Fmaj7/A D7sus2 Am Am G6/A Fmaj7/A C

[Verse 3] (same as verse 1)

It's a tight squeeze but I won't let go

Time is on the table and the dinner's cold

[Chorus 3] (same as chorus 1)

I will run for shelter, endless summer lift the curse

It feels like nothing matters in our private universe

I will run for shelter, endless summer lift the curse

Feels like nothing matters in our private universe

[Outro]

Am to fade

CHORDS:

x02210

Fmaj7/A

x03210

D7sus2

x00210

x32010

G6/A

x05430

133211

320003

x0023x

About Private Universe Chords by Crowded House

Learn how to play Private Universe by Crowded House with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Private Universe chords”, “Private Universe guitar chords”, or “Crowded House Private Universe 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 Private Universe chords and for experienced players who want accurate Private Universe lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Fmaj7/A, D7sus2, C, G6/A, F.

FAQ — Private Universe by Crowded House

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What key is "Private Universe" in?

The chords for "Private Universe" show the original chord names (including Am, Fmaj7/A, D7sus2, C, G6/A, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.