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Cymbaline - Pink Floyd - More
Tab: Rhys Gerwin
[Intro] The guitar doesn't play the D the piano does 
        but you can if you want to.
   Em(D) x4
[Verse I]
AmThe path you tread is narrow and the drBmop is shear and very high
The Amravens all are watching from a vBmantage point near by
AmApprehension creeping like a tuBmbe train up your spine
AmWill the tightrope reach the end; will the fBminal cuplet rhyme
[Chorus]
And it's Chigh time
   Fmaj7Cymbaline
It's Chigh time
   Fmaj7Cymbaline
PlEmease wake me
[Verse II]
A Ambutterfly with broken wings is Bmfalling by your side
The Amravens all are closing in there's Bmnowhere you can hide
Your Ammanager and agent are both Bmbusy on the phone
AmSelling coloured photographs to Bmmagazines back home
[Chorus]
And it's Chigh time
   Fmaj7Cymbaline
It's Chigh time
   Fmaj7Cymbaline
PlEmease wake me
[Verse III]
The Amlines converging where you stand they Bmmust have moved the picture plane
The Amleaves are heavy around your feet you Bmhear the thunder of the train
AmSuddenly it strikes you that they're Bmmoving into range
and Amdoctor Strange is always changing Bmsize
[Chorus]
And it's Chigh time
   Fmaj7Cymbaline
It's Chigh time
   Fmaj7Cymbaline
PlEmease wake me
[Interlude]
  Am    Bmx4
[Chorus]
And it's Chigh time
   Fmaj7Cymbaline
It's Chigh time
   Fmaj7Cymbaline
PlEmease wake me
[Outro] (Keyboard Solo)
  Am    Bmx4
   C    Fmaj7x2, Em  
    Em- 022000
     D- xx0232
    Am- x02210
    Bm- x24432
     C- x32010
Fmaj7 - 133210 (use thumb)

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

"Cymbaline" vividly tells the tale of a "nightmare," a theme so central it was the song's original title during early live performances. The lyrics even include a nod to Doctor Strange, a character popular for his psychedelic adventures at the time, reflecting the band's own experimental and philosophical leanings. This track from the album Soundtrack from the Film More features a sparse arrangement, allowing the narrative to take center stage. When playing this song, you're channeling a journey through a disquieting dreamscape.

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Cymbaline

by Pink Floyd

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Fmaj7

Cymbaline - Pink Floyd - More

Tab: Rhys Gerwin

[Intro] The guitar doesn't play the D the piano does

but you can if you want to.

Em D

() x4

[Verse I]

Am Bm

The path you tread is narrow and the drop is shear and very high

Am Bm

The ravens all are watching from a vantage point near by

Am Bm

Apprehension creeping like a tube train up your spine

Am Bm

Will the tightrope reach the end; will the final cuplet rhyme

[Chorus]

And it's high time

Fmaj7

Cymbaline

It's high time

Fmaj7

Cymbaline

Please wake me

[Verse II]

Am Bm

A butterfly with broken wings is falling by your side

Am Bm

The ravens all are closing in there's nowhere you can hide

Am Bm

Your manager and agent are both busy on the phone

Am Bm

Selling coloured photographs to magazines back home

[Chorus]

And it's high time

Fmaj7

Cymbaline

It's high time

Fmaj7

Cymbaline

Please wake me

[Verse III]

Am Bm

The lines converging where you stand they must have moved the picture plane

Am Bm

The leaves are heavy around your feet you hear the thunder of the train

Am Bm

Suddenly it strikes you that they're moving into range

Am Bm

and doctor Strange is always changing size

[Chorus]

And it's high time

Fmaj7

Cymbaline

It's high time

Fmaj7

Cymbaline

Please wake me

[Interlude]

Am Bm

[Chorus]

And it's high time

Fmaj7

Cymbaline

It's high time

Fmaj7

Cymbaline

Please wake me

[Outro] (Keyboard Solo)

Am Bm

C Fmaj7 Em

x2,

- 022000

- xx0232

- x02210

- x24432

- x32010

Fmaj7 - 133210 (use thumb)

About Cymbaline Chords by Pink Floyd

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