Biography:
BEN LEAR is a Brooklyn based composer and songwriter. His debut album, Lillian, "an edgy, experimental folk opera blending acoustic guitar songs with percussive chamber and orchestral music" (Los Angeles Times), was released in June of last year.
His live show, which often contains orchestra and light sculptures, has been called "an epic blend of Arcade Fire, Feist and a Muppet show" (The Awl).
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Artist: Ben Lear
Song: Imaginary Friends
Album: Lillian A Folk Opera
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Before I start, I'd like to say that I just discovered Ben Lear and I decided to
try to learn his songs.This one however, was a freebie, since he posted the chords
in the description of his video. I'm just organizing the chords to the lyrics so
that it'll be easier. And maybe soon, there might be more Ben Lear on UG. Always
open to comments or corrections. Thank you.
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CAPO ON 3
A
When I was young my mother taught me caution.
G D/F# Em D
She said listen to me son: "You're my only one."
A
That being said, I didn't have many friends.
G D/F# Em
I spent all my time at home.
D
But I didn't spend it on my own.
Cmaj7
I had company alone.
G (C to Cmaj7)
Yes I have imaginary friends.
G (C to Cmaj7)
Yes I have imaginary friends.
A Cmaj7
Whenever I'm alone I know I'm one of them.
G D/F# Em
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh."
A
Hello my friends I haven't seen you in years.
G D/F# Em
"We were letting you grow up.
D
We didn't want to interrupt."
A
I really hope that you can join my journey.
G D/F# Em
"He needs what only we can find.
D
Hidden deep where he is blind.
Cmaj7
In the waters of his mind."
G (C to Cmaj7)
"Yes we are imaginary friends.
G (C to Cmaj7)
Yes we are imaginary friends.
A Cmaj7
Whenever he's alone we will be there for him.
G D/F# Em
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh."
A
"We'll tag along cause we need to show you that,
G D/F# Em
You are wrong in what you say.
D
That there never was a wave
Cmaj7
But Rather you pushed her away."
G (C to Cmaj7)
Yes these are imaginary friends.
G C
Even though right now I don't believe in them.
Song: Imaginary Friends
Album: Lillian A Folk Opera
___________________________
Before I start, I'd like to say that I just discovered Ben Lear and I decided to
try to learn his songs.This one however, was a freebie, since he posted the chords
in the description of his video. I'm just organizing the chords to the lyrics so
that it'll be easier. And maybe soon, there might be more Ben Lear on UG. Always
open to comments or corrections. Thank you.
___________________________
CAPO ON 3
A
When I was young my mother taught me caution.
G D/F# Em D
She said listen to me son: "You're my only one."
A
That being said, I didn't have many friends.
G D/F# Em
I spent all my time at home.
D
But I didn't spend it on my own.
Cmaj7
I had company alone.
G (C to Cmaj7)
Yes I have imaginary friends.
G (C to Cmaj7)
Yes I have imaginary friends.
A Cmaj7
Whenever I'm alone I know I'm one of them.
G D/F# Em
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh."
A
Hello my friends I haven't seen you in years.
G D/F# Em
"We were letting you grow up.
D
We didn't want to interrupt."
A
I really hope that you can join my journey.
G D/F# Em
"He needs what only we can find.
D
Hidden deep where he is blind.
Cmaj7
In the waters of his mind."
G (C to Cmaj7)
"Yes we are imaginary friends.
G (C to Cmaj7)
Yes we are imaginary friends.
A Cmaj7
Whenever he's alone we will be there for him.
G D/F# Em
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh."
A
"We'll tag along cause we need to show you that,
G D/F# Em
You are wrong in what you say.
D
That there never was a wave
Cmaj7
But Rather you pushed her away."
G (C to Cmaj7)
Yes these are imaginary friends.
G C
Even though right now I don't believe in them.
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