Gregory Porter - Painted On Canvas

Capo: 1st fret

[Intro]
D D Bm Bm

[Verse 1]
D A
We are like children, we’re painted on canvases.
Bm
Picking up shades, as we go.
D
We start off with gesso.
D
Brushed on, by people we know.
Bm7
Watch your technique, as you go.

[Chorus]
Dm7 D7 Gmaj7
Step back and admire my view.
Gm Em7
Can I use the colors I choose?
D7 Gmaj7
Do I have some say, what you use?
C C7
Can I get some greens and some blues?

[Verse 2]
D
We’re made by the pigment of paint, that is put upon.
Bm
Our stories, are told by our hues.
D
Like Motley and Bearden;
D
These masters, of peace and light.
Bm
Layers of color and time.

[Chorus]
D7 Gmaj7
Step back and admire my view.
Em
Can I use the colors I choose?
Gmaj7
Do I have some say, what you use?
Bm A# D
Can I get some green with my blue?

[Outro]
D
We’re just like children, we’re painted on canvases.