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Refractions

Bobbie Gentry

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Refractions by Bobbie Gentry in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Cm Cm7 Cm Cm7

Verse 1
I CmHad A Most DisGmtressing Dream LCmast Night Cm7​
CmI Dreamed I Was A CrGmystal BCmird
Caught In Perpetual FlG7ight
I'd AFm7scend And Glide And DeCmscend And Ride
On The WFmind And Never AlG#ight
I CmHad A Most DistGmressing Dream Last NCmightCm7    Cm   Cm7​

Verse 2
CmGlass Enclosed, ExGmposed Wherever I FCmlew  Cm7​
CmWith No Control And A CrGmystal SCmoul
That One Could See Right ThrG7ough
No EtFm7hereal Nest Where CmI Could Rest
I Was FrFmightened By What I KG#new
That CmMy Two Crystal GmLegs Were Broken In CmTwo Cm7    Cm   Cm7​

Verse 3
CmWhen I Awoke My HGmeart Was Beating FCmast Cm7​
CmAs If All Night, In EnGmdless FCmlight
An Eternity Had PaG7ssed
As I SFm7hook My Head And SlCmipped From My Bed
RelFmeased From The Prison At LG#ast
I StCmepped Upon A GmBit Of Shattered GCmlassCm7    Cm   Cm7​
Also available in: Am (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Refractions?

The chords for Refractions are: Cm, Cm7, Gm, G7, Fm7, Fm, G#

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: Cm, Cm7, Gm, G7, Fm7, Fm, G#

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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