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The Universal

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Hey everyone, this is a great song and I've played these chords along and
In this song, I'd recommend that you use the barr chords for the G (355433)
and Bm (224432) - simply as I think it sounds better. Also, a chord you
barr, but it would be Gsus4 (353533) - you just move your pinkie finger up
classed as a G7, but it should be Gsus4 as 355533, which I personally find
Capo 2
[Intro](x3):
G[VerBmse 1]G  Bm  
This Gis the next Bmcentury,   G  Bm  
Where the GuniversaBml's free,G  Bm  
You can Dfind it anAmywhere,
  DYes, the fuAmture's been sold.
[Verse 2]
EveGry nighBmt we're gone,G  Bm  
And to GkaraoBmke songs,G  Bm  
How we Dlike tAmo sing along,
AlDthough the Amwords are wrong.
[Chorus]
It Gsus4reallGy, Gsus4reallGy, Gsus4reallGy could Chappen,
Yes, it Gsus4reallGy, Gsus4reallGy, Gsus4reallGy could Chappen.
When the Bmdays they seem to fall through you, 
Well Cjust C/Blet them Amgo.D  
[Orchestra solo](x2): 
G   Bm   G   Bm
[Verse 3]
No Gone here is alBmone,  G  Bm  
SatelGlites in eveBmry home,G  Bm  
Yes the DuniversAmal's here, 
  DHere for Ameveryone.
[Bridge]
G   Bm   G   Bm
[Verse 4]
Every Gpaper that yBmou read   G  Bm  
Says tDomorrow's yoAmur lucky day,
  DWell, here's your Amlucky day.
[Chorus](x2):
It Gsus4reallGy, Gsus4reallGy, Gsus4reallGy could Chappen,
Yes, it Gsus4reallGy, Gsus4reallGy, Gsus4reallGy could Chappen.
When the Bmdays they seem to fall through you, 
Well Cjust C/Blet them Amgo.D  
[Interlude](x2):                <--Chorus Chords
Gsus4 G Gsus4 G Gsus4 G   C
Gsus4 G Gsus4 G Gsus4 G   C
Bm   C   C/B   Am   D
End on G

All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

"The Universal" explores a science fiction theme, suggesting a future where a powerful, all-encompassing force dictates life, with the lyrical hook emphasizing that "it really, really could happen." The song, featured on the album The Great Escape, is a grandiose ballad with strings, creating an exotic and spiritually sweeping atmosphere. Its music video and cover art pay homage to classic science fiction films, further cementing its futuristic and slightly dystopian mood. At its heart, the song plays like a contemplation on destiny and the potential for a universal, unavoidable future.

AI-written from these sources:The Universal — Wikipedia ↗Blur (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Universal

by Blur

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Gsus4

C/B

Hey everyone, this is a great song and I've played these chords along and

In this song, I'd recommend that you use the barr chords for the G (355433)

and Bm (224432) - simply as I think it sounds better. Also, a chord you

barr, but it would be Gsus4 (353533) - you just move your pinkie finger up

classed as a G7, but it should be Gsus4 as 355533, which I personally find

Capo 2

[Intro](x3):

G Bm G Bm

[Verse 1]

G Bm G Bm

This is the next century,

G Bm G Bm

Where the universal's free,

D Am

You can find it anywhere,

D Am

Yes, the future's been sold.

[Verse 2]

G Bm G Bm

Every night we're gone,

G Bm G Bm

And to karaoke songs,

D Am

How we like to sing along,

D Am

Although the words are wrong.

[Chorus]

Gsus4 G Gsus4 G Gsus4 G C

It really, really, really could happen,

Gsus4 G Gsus4 G Gsus4 G C

Yes, it really, really, really could happen.

When the days they seem to fall through you,

C C/B Am D

Well just let them go.

[Orchestra solo](x2):

G Bm G Bm

[Verse 3]

G Bm G Bm

No one here is alone,

G Bm G Bm

Satellites in every home,

D Am

Yes the universal's here,

D Am

Here for everyone.

[Bridge]

G Bm G Bm

[Verse 4]

G Bm G Bm

Every paper that you read

D Am

Says tomorrow's your lucky day,

D Am

Well, here's your lucky day.

[Chorus](x2):

Gsus4 G Gsus4 G Gsus4 G C

It really, really, really could happen,

Gsus4 G Gsus4 G Gsus4 G C

Yes, it really, really, really could happen.

When the days they seem to fall through you,

C C/B Am D

Well just let them go.

[Interlude](x2): <--Chorus Chords

Gsus4 G Gsus4 G Gsus4 G C

Bm C C/B Am D

End on G

About The Universal Chords by Blur

Learn how to play The Universal by Blur with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Universal chords”, “The Universal guitar chords”, or “Blur The Universal 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 The Universal chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Universal lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Bm, Gsus4, G7, D, Am.

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What key is "The Universal" in?

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