Relative Chords
by Gavin Degraw
Relative by Gavin Degraw is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of E. It uses the chords E, D9, A, D and G. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: E D9 A E
Verso 1
E D9
A flash light isn`t quite sunlight,
A E
But any light at all seems bright when you`re looking in the dark
D9
A wet dream isn`t the real thing
A E
It isn`t really anything, but at least it makes a spark
Pre-Refrão:
D A E G
All is relative
D A E
Everything is relative
D
It`s all about the way we receive it
A
How much we believe it
E G
Depending on the life you lead if you lead it
D
Compared to yourself
A
Compared to someone else
E G
You care and if you pick
D
The threads in your closet
A
The cash in your wallet
E G
The color of the skin in your blood and how you got it
D A
Compared to yourself and someone else, you care
E G
Everything is relative
Verso 2:
E D9
Pre-made isn`t quite homemade
A
But pre-made with a home-name
E
Is almost just the same
D9
Your girlfriend isn`t your best friend,
A
But any friend is best
E
When you`re freezing in the rain
Pre-Refrão:
Refrão
Bridge:
D A
You`re either underweight or you`re unfit
E G
Underdressed or overzipped
D A
Too social or you`re just too shy
E G
Too depressed or you`re too high
D A
Night to day Day to night
E G
Rich to poor Black and white
D
All is relative
A
Everything is relative
E
All is relative
Refrão