Utopia Guitar Tab

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Utopia

by Alanis Morissette
from new album 'under rug swept'

transcribed by Christian Reindel (creindel@gmx.de)
any questions or corrections- e-mail me

Normal tuning

     C      Am     F      Bb   Dm
E:|--0------0------1------1-----1----|
B:|--1------1------1------3-----3----|
G:|--0------2------2------3-----2----|
D:|--2------2------3------3-----0----|
A:|--3------0------3------1----------|
E:|----------------1-----------------|

Intro
 Dm 

Verse 1
 Dm                          C
we'd gather around all in a room
            Bb               Am        Bb
fasten our belts engage in dialogue
 Dm                              C   
We'd all slow down rest without guilt
                 Bb                  Am      Bb
not lie without fear disagree sans jugement


 Dm 
We would stay and respond and expand and include
 C
and allow and forgive and enjoy and envolve
 Dm
and discern and inquire and accept and admit
 C
and divulge and open and reach out and speak up


Chorus 1
F                         C
this is my utopia is my utopia
            F               C  
this is my ideal my end in sight
F                   C          
utopia this is my utopia
            F            C
this is my nirvana my ultimate


Verse 2
Dm                               C
we'd open our arms we'd all jump in
                Bb               Am       Bb
we'd all coast down into safety nets


Dm
we would share and listen and support and welcome
C
be propelled by passion not invest in outcomes
Dm
we would breathe and be charmed and amused by difference
C
be gentle and make room for every emotion


Chorus 2
F                         C
this is my utopia is my utopia
            F               C  
this is my ideal my end in sight
F                   C          
utopia this is my utopia
            F            C
this is my nirvana my ultimate

Verse 3
 Dm                                 C 
we'd provide forums we'd all speak out
             Bb                  Am       Bb 
we'd all be heard we'd all feel seen

Dm
we'd rise post-obstacle more defined more grateful
C
we would heal be humbled and be unstoppable
Dm
we'd hold close and let go and know when to do which
C
we'd release and disarm and stand up and feel safe


Chorus 2
F                         C
this is my utopia is my utopia
            F               C  
this is my ideal my end in sight
F                   C          
utopia this is my utopia
            F            C
this is my nirvana my ultimate

Outro

F    C   ('til the end and fade out)

End.

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Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques


No Picture Josh Average	#1 by Josh Franco at Sep 26, 2007 at 9:15 PM EST
	This song is great, it reminds me of the converstaions you have with some one you really care about.

No Picture Nikola Rhythm Player	#2 by Nikola Supukovic at Sep 27, 2007 at 1:14 PM EST
	I'm not keen on the medieval lyre-esque guitar and nymph-like wailing sound of this song but the lyrics are great. i love the string of verbs beginning Stay and Respond and then Share and Listen. She doesn't have to finish the ideas, you get the idea from the verb 1

No Picture NeMeSiS Average	#3 by NeMeSiS TraSh TeSt at Sep 30, 2007 at 5:44 PM EST
	I love this song, it sounds beautiful and means something to me. Alanis is definately a goddess!!

No Picture Kyle Wanna Be	#4 by Kyle Kom at Oct 1, 2007 at 4:32 AM EST
	The more I get to listen to the song, the more it effects me...significant song

No Picture TiTO Average	#5 by TiTO at Oct 1, 2007 at 9:34 AM EST
	this is really off the point-dont stone me!!!!!- but when i first heard this i thought about this one time i couldnt sleep so i watched tv.... wel the supermodel miss N Cambel was asked if the world could ever be an Utopia, she replied: "no, i dont think we'd have enough food!" LOL!!!

No Picture Daniel Average	#6 by Daniel Johnson at Oct 2, 2007 at 1:36 AM EST
	To me - it's obvious. But that's 'cause of who I am... anyone ever been to a 12-Step meeting of any kind? Any one, doesn't matter... This is exactly what happens at a 12-Step meeting - word for word. As much as her music has patterned me since my early 20's in a way that's so accurate it's almost scary, this song stopped me in my tracks and made me sit down breathless. It's genius, of course. :)

No Picture Dan Lead Player	#7 by Dan archy at Oct 2, 2007 at 10:14 AM EST
	it's a gorgeous song. and the lyrics are beautifully written. alanis is a goddess

No Picture Christian Average	#8 by Christian Tinch at Oct 3, 2007 at 2:49 AM EST
	fantastic song. I haven't taken the time to really think about it and all that it means...but I think it's terrific, regardless.