by Alanis Morissette
from new album ‘under rug swept’
transcribed by Christian Reindel ([email protected])
any questions or corrections- e-mail me
only the chords for this beautiful song
Normal tuning
C Am Fm Bb Dm
E:|–0——0——0——1—–1—-|
B:|–1——1——1——3—–3—-|
G:|–0——2——2——3—–2—-|
D:|–2——2——3——3—–0—-|
A:|–3——0——3——1———-|
E:|—————-1—————–|
Intro
Dm
Verse 1
Dm C
we’d gather around all in a room
Bb Am Bb
fasten our belts engage in dialogue
Dm C
We’d all slow down rest without guilt
Bb Am Bb
not lie without fear disagree sans jugement
Dm
We would stay and repond and expand and include
C
and allow and forgive and enjoy and envolve
Dm
and discern and inquire and accept and admit
C
and divulge and open and reach out and speak up
Chorus 1
Fm C
this is my utopia is my utopia
Fm C
this is my ideal my end in sight
Fm C
utopia this is my utopia
Fm C
this is my nirvana my ultimate
Verse 2
Dm C
we’d open our arms we’d all jump in
Bb Am Bb
we’d all coast down into safety nets
Dm
we would share and listen and support and welcome
C
be propelled by passion not invest in outcomes
Dm
we would breathe and be charmed and amused by difference
C
be gentle and make room for every emotion
Chorus 2
Fm C
this is my utopia is my utopia
Fm C
this is my ideal my end in sight
Fm C
utopia this is my utopia
Fm C
this is my nirvana my ultimate
Verse 3
Dm C
we’d provide forums we’d all speak out
Bb Am Bb
we’d all be heard we’d all feel seen
Dm
we’d rise post-obstacle more defined more grateful
C
we would heal be humbled and be unstoppable
Dm
we’d hold close and let go and know when to do which
C
we’d release and disarm and stand up and feel safe
Chorus 2
Fm C
this is my utopia is my utopia
Fm C
this is my ideal my end in sight
Fm C
utopia this is my utopia
Fm C
this is my nirvana my ultimate
Outro
Fm C (’til the end and fade out)
End.