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A Million Parachutes

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A Million Parachutes
Capo on third fret.
Intro:
    C9      G      Em7Asus7     A72X
Verse 1:
C9Like a million parGachutesEm7  
                            Asus7 A7  
The snow's coming down
C9I'll lock up the froGnt doorEm7  
                            Asus7 A7  
And turn the lights down
C9In the glow of the street liGghtsEm7  
                         Asus7 A7  
I see them descend
C9Like a million parGachutesEm7  
                       Asus7 A7  
Small men on a mission
Chorus:
AmI miss the warmtDh
GAnd I miss the sunEm7  
AmI miss the oceanD  
GI miss everyoneEm7  
AmAnd I miss the bridgeDs
GThat span across the bayEm7  
AmTonight, it seems like ages agoD  
    C9      G      Em7Asus7     A72X
Verse 2:
C9Like a million parGachutesEm7  
                     Asus7 A7  
the snow still falls
C9The dogs are asleep GnowEm7  
                         Asus7 A7  
There's no one to call
C9I'll put on some recoGrdsEm7  
                      Asus7 A7  
And wait for the light
C9Under those million parachutGesEm7  
                          Asus7 A7  
Now a blanket of white.
Chorus:
AmI miss the warmtDh
GAnd I miss the sunEm7  
AmI miss the oceanD  
GI miss everyoneEm7  
AmAnd I miss the bridgeDs
GThat span across the bayEm7  
AmTonight, it seems like ages agoD  
    C9      G      Em7Asus7     A75X
Instrumental...
AmI miss the warmtDh
GAnd I miss the sunEm7  
AmI miss the oceanD  
GI miss everyoneEm7  
AmAnd I miss the bridgeDs
GThat span across the bayEm7  
AmTonight, it seems like ages agoD  
    C9      G      Em7Asus7 A7  
repeat through fade out...

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

Sixpence None the Richer is an American alternative rock band known for their melodic sound, formed in Texas and later based in Nashville. The band's name itself is drawn from C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, reflecting a concept of value beyond monetary wealth, much like children's gifts to their parents. This song, appearing on their 2002 album Divine Discontent, carries a sense of hopeful surrender, suggesting a multitude of possibilities or second chances. It plays like an embrace of faith and optimism in the face of uncertainty.

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A Million Parachutes

by Sixpence None The Richer

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Em7

A Million Parachutes

Capo on third fret.

Intro:

C9 G Em7 A7

Asus7 2X

Verse 1:

C9 G Em7

Like a million parachutes

Asus7

The snow's coming down

C9 G Em7

I'll lock up the front door

Asus7

And turn the lights down

C9 G Em7

In the glow of the street lights

Asus7

I see them descend

C9 G Em7

Like a million parachutes

Asus7

Small men on a mission

Chorus:

Am D

I miss the warmth

G Em7

And I miss the sun

Am D

I miss the ocean

G Em7

I miss everyone

Am D

And I miss the bridges

G Em7

That span across the bay

Am D

Tonight, it seems like ages ago

C9 G Em7 A7

Asus7 2X

Verse 2:

C9 G Em7

Like a million parachutes

Asus7

the snow still falls

C9 G Em7

The dogs are asleep now

Asus7

There's no one to call

C9 G Em7

I'll put on some records

Asus7

And wait for the light

C9 G Em7

Under those million parachutes

Asus7

Now a blanket of white.

Chorus:

Am D

I miss the warmth

G Em7

And I miss the sun

Am D

I miss the ocean

G Em7

I miss everyone

Am D

And I miss the bridges

G Em7

That span across the bay

Am D

Tonight, it seems like ages ago

C9 G Em7 A7

Asus7 5X

Instrumental...

Am D

I miss the warmth

G Em7

And I miss the sun

Am D

I miss the ocean

G Em7

I miss everyone

Am D

And I miss the bridges

G Em7

That span across the bay

Am D

Tonight, it seems like ages ago

C9 G Em7 A7

Asus7

repeat through fade out...

About A Million Parachutes Chords by Sixpence None The Richer

Learn how to play A Million Parachutes by Sixpence None The Richer with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “A Million Parachutes chords”, “A Million Parachutes guitar chords”, or “Sixpence None The Richer A Million Parachutes 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 A Million Parachutes chords and for experienced players who want accurate A Million Parachutes lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, C9, G, Em7, A7, Am.

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