Rivermaya - Monopoly Chords

[Intro]
EbM7/D - D
 
 
[Verse 1]
EbM7/D                            D
    You don't know what you don't know              
EbM7/D                    D
    Never reason with the undertow
EbM7/D                     D
    Can I splash into your sea?
EbM7/D (Pause)
    Got me wishing
 
 
[Chorus]
       G            D
We are magic in the world
   Em            D
Secret like the evening wind so
  Em             D         G
Silent as the messages we speak
G (Pause)                  EbM7/D - D
  When you are dancing with me
 
EbM7/D - D
 
 
[Verse 2]
EbM7/D                   D
    Like a refrigerator snow
EbM7/D                       D
    Hold me tight until it's time to go
EbM7/D                D
    Play monopoly with me
EbM7/D
    Roll the dice cause
 
 
[Chorus]
       G            D
We are magic in the world
   Em            D
Secret like the evening wind so
  Em             D         G
Silent as the messages we speak
G (Pause)                   D - D - D
  When you are dancing with     me
 
 
[Interlude]
D - D - D (3x)
 
 
[Verse 3]
EbM7/D                D
   Low ho ho ho ho ho ho
EbM7/D                       D
   Feed the fire inside with what you want to know
EbM7/D                       D
   Toot to too toot toot toot too
EbM7/D (Pause)
   No more heroes
 
 
[Chorus]
       G            D
We are magic in the world
   Em            D
Secret like the evening wind so
  Em             D         G
Silent as the messages we speak  because
       G            D
We are magic in the world
   Em            D
Secret like the evening wind so
  Em             D         G
Silent as the messages we speak
 
Let's Go!
 
 
[Outro]
G - D - Em - D - Em - D - G (Repeat)
 
G (Pause)
   When you are dancing with me




How to play "Monopoly" on guitar

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B e)

Intro Chords:
The song starts with a distinctive chord progression 
of EbM7/D to D, setting an enchanting tone.

Intro:
EbM7/D - D

Playing Tips:
- Finger the EbM7/D by playing an EbM7 shape with the 
  bass note dropped to D, adding a rich, jazzy feel.
- Transition smoothly to the D chord to maintain the 
  melodic flow.

Verse Chords:
The verses continue with the same EbM7/D and D chords, 
creating a contemplative and mystical atmosphere.

Verse 1:
EbM7/D                            D
    You don't know what you don't know              
EbM7/D                    D 
    Never reason with the undertow
EbM7/D                     D 
    Can I splash into your sea?
EbM7/D (Pause)
    Got me wishing

Playing Tips:
- Maintain a gentle strumming pattern to complement 
  the introspective lyrics.
- The pause on EbM7/D emphasizes the lyrical 
  reflection, so let the chord resonate.

Chorus Chords:
The chorus opens up with a sequence of G, D, Em, 
which adds a contrasting brightness and optimism 
to the song.

Chorus:
       G            D 
We are magic in the world
   Em            D 
Secret like the evening wind so
  Em             D         G 
Silent as the messages we speak
G (Pause)                  EbM7/D - D 
  When you are dancing with me

Playing Tips:
- Strum these chords with more energy to highlight 
  the chorus’s uplifting message.
- Pay attention to the dynamics, especially during 
  the pause, to capture the emotional impact.

Interlude Chords:
The interlude follows a simple D chord repeated, 
serving as a musical break that allows the 
listeners to digest the song’s message.

Interlude:
D - D - D (3x)

Verse 3 Chords:
Verse 3 uses playful lyrics with the same chord 
structure as previous verses, maintaining the 
song’s thematic consistency.

Verse 3:
EbM7/D                D 
   Low ho ho ho ho ho ho
EbM7/D                       D 
   Feed the fire inside with what you want to know
EbM7/D                       D 
   Toot to too toot toot toot too
EbM7/D (Pause)
   No more heroes

Playing Tips:
- Keep the strumming light and whimsical to match 
  the playful lyrics.
- The pauses are crucial for dramatic effect, 
  ensuring they are well-timed.

Outro Chords:
The outro revisits the chorus pattern, providing a 
satisfying musical resolution to the song.

Outro:
G - D - Em - D - Em - D - G (Repeat)

G (Pause)
   When you are dancing with me

Playing Tips:
- Continue with the lively strumming pattern.
- Conclude with a final pause on G to end on a 
  reflective note.

Common Mistakes:
- Not maintaining the correct bass note for the 
  EbM7/D chord, which can alter the harmonic context.
- Overlooking the importance of pauses which are 
  essential for conveying the song's emotional 
  subtleties.

Lyrics Meaning:
"Monopoly" uses playful imagery and metaphors to 
explore themes of connection and shared experiences. 
The lyrics evoke a sense of intimacy and magic, 
suggesting a world of secret messages and subtle 
communications shared through dance.

Emphasize the dreamlike quality of the music and 
lyrics in your playing, ensuring that each chord 
and pause adds to the song's enchanting narrative.