Magic (Pilot song)

Magic

Composer David Paton, Billy Lyall Released 1974-09-20 Title Origin Official Loops No

Magic is a song by the band Pilot. It was written by the band's bassist/lead singer David Paton, and co-written by the band's keyboardist Billy Lyall. The song has been used in numerous soundtracks for its catchy melody. The song was featured in the band's debut album From The Album Of The Same Name.

Games

The only known game the song was used in is Sleeping Dogs.

Lyrics

Oh, ho, ho, it's magic, you know.
Never believe it's not so.
It's magic, you know.
Never believe it's not so.

Never been awake, never seen a day break.
Leaning on my pillow in the morning.
Lazy day in bed, music in my head.
Crazy music playing in the morning light.

Oh, ho, ho, it's magic, you know.
Never believe it's not so.
It's magic, you know.
Never believe it's not so.

I love a sunny day, I dream of far away.
Dreaming on my pillow in the morning.
Never been awake, never seen a day break.
Leaning on my pillow in the morning light.

Oh, ho, ho, it's magic, you know.
Never believe it's not so.
It's magic, you know.
Never believe it's not so.

Oh, ho, ho, it's magic, you know.
Never believe it's not so.
It's magic, you know.
Never believe it's not so.

Chords

The song is in the key of G major.
The introduction, verses, and guitar solo all have the same chord progression: G Bm Em9 Am C#m7b5 C D G Fadd9
The chorus has the same chord structure: G Bm7 Am7 D G Bm7 Am7 Cm G Fadd9
The outro of the song repeats the G and Fadd9 progressions four times total before closing on a G chord.

Links

• youtube.com/watch?v=wOdy_HL6HIw - David Paton explains how to play Magic on the guitar.