Hello! Below you'll find my "Glimpse of Us" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by Joji has a beautiful piano part. In the video, I teach a slightly simplified version to make it a bit easier to learn, but it still sounds great.
Enjoy!
Glimpse of Us Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Glimpse of Us:
Glimpse of Us Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| Bbm7 | Eb7 | Ab | Fm | x2
| Bbm7 | Eb7 | Ab | Fm | x2
[Verse 1]
Fm
She'd take the world off my shoulders
Bbm7
If it was ever hard to move
Eb7
She'd turn the rain to a rainbow
Ab
When I was livin' in the blue
Fm7
Why then, if she's so perfect
If it was ever hard to move
Eb7
She'd turn the rain to a rainbow
Ab
When I was livin' in the blue
Fm7
Why then, if she's so perfect
Bbm7*
Do I still wish that it was you?
Eb7
Perfect don't mean that it's workin'
Ab (Eb/G)
So what can I do? (Ooh)
Do I still wish that it was you?
Eb7
Perfect don't mean that it's workin'
Ab (Eb/G)
So what can I do? (Ooh)
[Pre-Chorus]
Bbm7 Eb7
When you're out of sight...in my mind
[Chorus]
Bbm7 Eb7
'Cause sometimes I look in her eyes
Ab Eb/G Fm
And that's where I find a glimpse of us
Bbm7 Eb7
And I try to fall for her touch
Ab Eb/G Fm
But I'm thinkin' of the way it was
Bbm7 Eb7
Said, "I'm fine" and said, "I moved on"
Ab Eb/G Fm
I'm only here passin' time in her arms
Bbm7 Eb7 Fm7
Hopin' I'll find a glimpse of us
And that's where I find a glimpse of us
Bbm7 Eb7
And I try to fall for her touch
Ab Eb/G Fm
But I'm thinkin' of the way it was
Bbm7 Eb7
Said, "I'm fine" and said, "I moved on"
Ab Eb/G Fm
I'm only here passin' time in her arms
Bbm7 Eb7 Fm7
Hopin' I'll find a glimpse of us
[Verse 2]
Fm7 Bbm7*
Tell me he savors your glory, does he laugh the way I did?
Eb7 Ab
Is this a part of your story? One that I had never lived
Fm7
Maybe one day you'll feel lonely
Bbm7*
And in his eyes you'll get a glimpse
Eb7 Ab Eb/G
Maybe you'll start slippin' slowly and find me again
Eb7 Ab Eb/G
Maybe you'll start slippin' slowly and find me again
[Pre-Chorus]
Bbm7 Eb7
When you're out of sight...in my mind
Bbm7 Eb7
When you're out of sight...in my mind
[Chorus]
Bbm7 Eb7
'Cause sometimes I look in her eyes
Bbm7 Eb7
'Cause sometimes I look in her eyes
Ab Eb/G Fm7
And that's where I find a glimpse of us
Bbm7 Eb7
And I try to fall for her touch
Bbm7 Eb7
And I try to fall for her touch
Ab Eb/G Fm7
But I'm thinkin' of the way it was
Bbm7 Eb7
Said, "I'm fine" and said, "I moved on"
Ab Eb/G Fm7
I'm only here passin' time in her arms
Bbm7 Eb7 (Bbm7*)
Hopin' I'll find a glimpse of us
Bbm7 Eb7
Said, "I'm fine" and said, "I moved on"
Ab Eb/G Fm7
I'm only here passin' time in her arms
Bbm7 Eb7 (Bbm7*)
Hopin' I'll find a glimpse of us
[Bridge]
Bbm7* Eb7 Ab Fm7
Oooooooooooooooh
Bbm7* Eb7 Ab Eb/G F7
Oooooooooooooooh
[Chorus]
Bbm7 Eb7
'Cause sometimes I look in her eyes
Ab Eb/G Fm7
And that's where I find a glimpse of us
Bbm7 Eb7
And I try to fall for her touch
Bbm7 Eb7
And I try to fall for her touch
Ab Eb/G Fm7
But I'm thinkin' of the way it was
Bbm7 Eb7
Said, "I'm fine" and said, "I moved on"
Ab Eb/G Fm7
I'm only here passin' time in her arms
Bbm7 Eb7 N.C.
Hopin' I'll find a glimpse of us
But I'm thinkin' of the way it was
Bbm7 Eb7
Said, "I'm fine" and said, "I moved on"
Ab Eb/G Fm7
I'm only here passin' time in her arms
Bbm7 Eb7 N.C.
Hopin' I'll find a glimpse of us
[Outro]
| Bbm7 | Eb7 | Ab Eb/G | Fm7 |
| Bbm7* | Eb7 |
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
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Glimpse of Us Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Glimpse of Us" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Glimpse of Us" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
