10 Light Years Away
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Intro: F# D#m (2X)
F# D#m
In a run down bed and breakfast
F# D#m F# D#m F# D#m
A room with a view, across the river
F# D#m
I tried to loose the claustrophobia
F# D#m F# D#m F# D#m
Opened up and find Utopia, Utopia
B Bbm
There's no more denying
B C#
As my mind goes flying
D#m F# D#m
10 light years away
G#m C#
To save my soul
F# D#m
10 light years away
B G#m
To change it all
F# D#m
Whatever it may take
C# G#m
I gotta try again
B C#
Girl it's time to start over
F# D#m
10 light years away
F# D#m
I'd been watching the reflection
F# D#m F# D#m F# D#m
Of a bamboo in the shade, when I saw her (Oh, yeah!)
F# D#m
A very hot day in Havana
F# D#m
In a midnight blue lagoon
B Bbm
So shiny and exciting
B C#
I knew she was hiding
D#m F# D#m
10 light years away
G#m C#
So take me home
F# D#m
10 light years away
B G#m
Where I come from
F# D#m
Help me find today
C# G#m
It's been way too long
B C#
Girl it's time to start over
F# D#m
10 light years away
B Bbm
There's no more denying
B C#
As my mind goes flying
D#m F# D#m
10 light years away
G#m C#
To save my soul
F# D#m
10 light years away
B G#m
To change it all
F# D#m
Whatever it may take
C# G#m
I gotta try again
B C#
Girl it's time to start over
F# D#m
10 light years away
D#m F# D#m
10 light years away
G#m C#
So take me home
F# D#m
10 light years away
B G#m
Where I come from
F# D#m
Help me find today
C# G#m
It's been way too long
B C#
Girl it's time to start over
F# D#m
10 light years away
How to play 10 Light Years Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.