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Refractions

Bobbie Gentry

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Refractions by Bobbie Gentry

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Am Am7 Am Am7

Verse 1
I AmHad A Most DisEmtressing Dream LAmast Night Am7​
AmI Dreamed I Was A CrEmystal BAmird
Caught In Perpetual FlE7ight
I'd ADm7scend And Glide And DeAmscend And Ride
On The WDmind And Never AlFight
I AmHad A Most DistEmressing Dream Last NAmightAm7    Am   Am7​

Verse 2
AmGlass Enclosed, ExEmposed Wherever I FAmlew  Am7​
AmWith No Control And A CrEmystal SAmoul
That One Could See Right ThrE7ough
No EtDm7hereal Nest Where AmI Could Rest
I Was FrDmightened By What I KFnew
That AmMy Two Crystal EmLegs Were Broken In AmTwo Am7    Am   Am7​

Verse 3
AmWhen I Awoke My HEmeart Was Beating FAmast Am7​
AmAs If All Night, In EnEmdless FAmlight
An Eternity Had PaE7ssed
As I SDm7hook My Head And SlAmipped From My Bed
RelDmeased From The Prison At LFast
I StAmepped Upon A EmBit Of Shattered GAmlassAm7    Am   Am7​
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Refractions?

The chords for Refractions are: Am, Am7, Em, E7, Dm7, Dm, F

What is the original key of Refractions?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing Refractions?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Refractions in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Refractions be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Refractions on ukulele?

Chord Refractions can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Refractions?

Refractions uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, Em, E7, Dm7, Dm, F

What is the easiest way to play Refractions?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Refractions released in?

Refractions was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Refractions?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Refractions to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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