Mac Demarco - Chamber of Reflection
Hello! Below you'll find my "Chamber of Reflection" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by Mac Demarco is super chill and groovy. I'll even go into how to play the full bassline with the left hand - but that's optional.
Enjoy!
Chamber of Reflection Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Chamber of Reflection:
Chamber of Reflection Chords & Lyrics
Note: A#m = A#m add(m2)
[Instrumental]
| G#m7 | A#m | Bmaj7 | Bmaj7 |
| G#m7 | A#m | D#m7 | D#m7 |
Notes:
F# D# A# B A# G# A# B C# A# F
F F# F D# C# D# (A#)
[Verse]
G#m7 A#m Bmaj7
Spend some time away, getting ready for
G#m7 A#m D#m7
The day you're born again
G#m7 A#m Bmaj7
Spend some time alone, understand that soon
G#m7 A#m D#m7
You'll run with better men alone again
[Chorus]
G#m7 A#m D#m7
Alone again alone again
G#m7 A#m D#m7
Alone again alone
[Instrumental]
| G#m7 | A#m | Bmaj7 | Bmaj7 |
| G#m7 | A#m | D#m7 | D#m7 |
[Verse]
G#m7 A#m Bmaj7
No use looking out, it's within that brings that
G#m7 A#m D#m7
Lonely feeling
G#m7 A#m Bmaj7
Understand that when you leave here, you'll be clear
G#m7 A#m D#m7
Among the better men alone again
[Chorus] (x2)
G#m7 A#m D#m7
Alone again alone again
G#m7 A#m D#m7
Alone again alone
G#m7 A#m D#m7
Alone again alone again
G#m7 A#m D#m7
Alone again alone
[Instrumental]
| G#m7 | A#m | Bmaj7 | Bmaj7 |
| G#m7 | A#m | D#m7 | D#m7 |
(Repeat and fade, or end D#m7)
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.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Chamber of Reflection 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 "Chamber of Reflection" 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: "Chamber of Reflection" 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.
