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Glimpse of Us


"Glimpse of Us" by Joji is a melancholic song that was released on October 26, 2018. The original key of the song is D Major. Joji, whose real name is George Kusunoki Miller, is a Japanese-Australian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He gained popularity through his YouTube channel and became known for his unique blend of alternative R&B and lo-fi music. "Glimpse of Us" was featured on Joji's debut album "Ballads 1". The song was composed by Joji himself, along with Justin Parker. Some trivia about the song includes it being used in the TV show "Magnum P.I." and having a slow-paced tempo. The melody of "Glimpse of Us" is characterized by its haunting and introspective tone, complemented by Joji's emotional vocals.

Glimpse of Us - Joji

INTRO :

f . . . g g# g . . . g# a# g# . . . g . . . f . . .
f . . . g g# c a# a# . . . g g# f . . .

c c c c c c c a# g#
She'd take the world off my shoulders
a# a# c c# c a# c c#
If it was ever hard to move
a# a# a# a# a# a# a# a#
She'd turn the rain to a rainbow
g# g# a# c a# g# a# c
When I was living in the blue
c c c c c c a# g#
Why then , if she is so perfect
f g g# c# c a# c c#
Do I still wish that it was you?
a# a# a# a# a# a# a# d#
Perfect don't mean that it's working
d# a# c c# c a#
So what can I do? ( Ooh )

g# g f g g#
When you're out of sight
g g# c#
In my mind

c c c# c# c# c a# c#
'Cause sometimes I look in her eyes
c# c# c# c a# c c d# C4 g# a# g# f
And that's where I find a glimpse of us
c c c# c# c# c a# c#
And I try to fall for her touch
c# c# d# f c d# C4 g# a# g# f
But I'm thinking of the way it was
g g# f c# f g g# g
Said I'm fine and said I moved on
g g# a# C4 a# g# C4 a# g# a# f
I'm only here passing time in her arms
g# g c c#
Hoping I'll find
d# C4 a# g# g#
A glimpse of us

c c c c c c c a# g#
Tell me he savors your glory
a# c c# c a# c c#
Does he laugh the way I did?
a# a# a# a# a# a# a#
Is this a part of your story?
d# c# c a# g# a# c
One that I had never lived
c c c c c c c a# g#
Maybe one day you'll feel lonely
f g g# c# c a# c c#
And in his eyes , you'll get a glimpse
a# a# a# a# a# a# a# d# d#
Maybe you'll start slipping slowly
a# c c# c a#
And find me again

g# g f g g#
When you're out of sight
g g# c#
In my mind

c c c# c# c# c a# c#
'Cause sometimes I look in her eyes
c# c# c# c a# c c d# C4 g# a# g# f
And that's where I find a glimpse of us
c c c# c# c# c a# c#
And I try to fall for her touch
c# c# d# f c d# C4 g# a# g# f
But I'm thinking of the way it was
g g# f c# f g g# g
Said I'm fine and said I moved on
g g# a# C4 a# g# C4 a# g# a# f
I'm only here passing time in her arms
g# g c c#
Hoping I'll find
d# C4 a# g# g#
A glimpse of us

g# g c . . . c# . . .
Ooh , ooh , ooh
g# g c . . . d# . . . f . . .
Ooh , ooh , ooh

c c c# c# c# c a# c#
'Cause sometimes I look in her eyes
c# c# c# c a# c c d# C4 g# a# g# f
And that's where I find a glimpse of us
c c c# c# c# c a# c#
And I try to fall for her touch
c# c# d# f c d# C4 g# a# g# f
But I'm thinking of the way it was
g g# f c# f g g# g
Said I'm fine and said I moved on
g g# a# C4 a# g# C4 a# g# a# f
I'm only here passing time in her arms
g# g c c#
Hoping I'll find
d# C4 a# g# g#
A glimpse of us