Look Around You chords
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[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
D
Innocence
Em7
More precious than a pot of gold
A7 D
And far more rare than the cruelty we let unfold
D
Never mind
Em7
The differences are all so clear
A7
But blood is blood
D
And nothing changes when you live in fear
[Pre-Chorus]
D
And we may never understand
D
That the brotherhood of man
G
Is for all to know
A7
And it's alright to lend a helping hand
D A
To the ones who need it so
[Chorus]
D
So take the necessary time
D
To open up your mind
Em7
And look around you
A7
Brothers, sisters everywhere
A7
Fighting for what's right and fair
D A
And nothing more
D
The meek will get it all
D
Where the righteous have it wrong
Em7
Is heaven is theirs alone
A7
And some will never recognize
A7
Our differences are what
D
Will make the world go on
[Interlude]
C#7 F#m7 C#7 F#m7
Em A D Em7 A7 D
[Verse 2]
D
Never mind
Em7
The differences are all so clear
A7
Oh, but blood is blood, and blood is blood
D
And nothing changes when you live in fear
[Pre-Chorus]
D
And we may never understand
D
That the brotherhood of man
G
Is for all to know
A7
And it's alright to lend a helping hand
D A
To the ones who need it so
[Chorus]
D
So take the necessary time
D
To open up your mind
Em7
And look around you
A7
Brothers, sisters everywhere
A7
Fighting for what's right and fair
D A
And nothing more
D
The meek will get it all
D
Where the righteous have it wrong
Em7
Is heaven is theirs alone
A7
And some will never recognize
A7
Our differences are what
D A
Will make the world go on
[Interlude]
D Em A7 D A
D Em A7 D A
[Out-Chorus]
D
So take the necessary time
D
To open up your mind
Em7
And look around you
A7
Brothers, sisters everywhere
A7
Fighting for what's right and fair
D A
And nothing more
D
The meek will get it all
How to play "Look Around You" by The Mavericks
[Intro]
Chord: D
For "D," place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, middle finger on the
2nd fret of the high E string, and ring finger on the 3rd fret of the B string.
Strum from the D string down.
Strum the D chord gently to set the mood.
[Verse 1]
Chords: D, Em7, A7
For "Em7," place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and ring
finger on the 2nd fret of the D string. Strum all strings.
For "A7," place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the D string and middle
finger on the 2nd fret of the B string. Strum from the A string down.
Follow the chord progression and strum smoothly.
[Pre-Chorus]
Chords: D, G, A7
For "G," place your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string, index
finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, and ring and pinky fingers on
the 3rd frets of the B and high E strings. Strum all strings.
Maintain a steady strumming pattern and emphasize the transitions.
[Chorus]
Chords: D, Em7, A7
Repeat the chord progression from the verse, focusing on smooth transitions.
Emphasize the lyrics and rhythm in the chorus.
[Interlude]
Chords: C#7, F#m7, Em, A, D, Em7, A7
For "C#7," bar all strings at the 4th fret with your index finger and place your middle
finger on the 5th fret of the G string, ring finger on the 6th fret of the D string,
and pinky finger on the 6th fret of the B string. Strum all strings.
For "F#m7," place your index finger across all strings at the 2nd fret and place your
ring finger on the 4th fret of the A string. Strum all strings.
For "Em," place your middle and ring fingers on the 2nd frets of the A and D strings
respectively. Strum all strings.
Repeat the chord progression and maintain a smooth strumming pattern.
[Verse 2]
Repeat the same chords and strumming pattern as in Verse 1. Focus on smooth
transitions and maintaining rhythm.
[Pre-Chorus]
Repeat the same chords as in the first Pre-Chorus. Maintain a steady rhythm and
emphasize the timing.
[Chorus]
Repeat the same chords and strumming pattern as in the previous chorus.
Emphasize the transitions and maintain a steady strumming pattern.
[Interlude]
Repeat the chords: D, Em, A7, D, A. Alternate between D, Em,
and A7 to create a smooth transition.
[Out-Chorus]
Chords: D, Em7, A7
Repeat the chord progression from the chorus.
Finish with a gentle strum of the final chord.
[Common Mistakes]
Ensure proper finger placement to avoid muted strings.
Practice chord transitions to keep the rhythm consistent.
Pay attention to the timing and rhythm to match the song's feel.
[Song Facts]
"Look Around You" by The Mavericks emphasizes themes of unity, empathy,
and understanding. The lyrics encourage listeners to recognize the value of helping
others and appreciating the diversity around them. The Mavericks are known for their
unique blend of country, rock, and Latin influences. Their music often features heartfelt
lyrics and dynamic arrangements, resonating with a broad audience.