5am
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Capo 5
Intro: G Em D C D E
Em
We run into a dark room
D
And we spasm to the sounds
C
Of a copy Morrissey
D
Or the blues of the Deep South.
Em
And the drugs will only hide it
D
The feeling never really goes
C
You won't find love at the bottom
D
Of a Class C hole.
Am C
And you don't know what you've got until it's gone.
Em C
And you don't know who to love until you're lost.
Em D C
And you don't know how to feel until the moment's passed.
Em G Em
I wish you'd live like you're made of glass.
Em D C D
Em
We've got work in the morning
D
But it's nearly 5am.
C
Is this really what we envisaged?
D
We won't be 21 again.
Em
And in the haze you see colours
D
And problems suddenly make sense.
C
But the way you've been going
D
You'll be in an early grave.
Am D
And you don't know what you've got until it's gone.
G C
And you don't know who to love until you're lost.
D G C
And you don't know how to feel until the moment's passed.
Em
I wish you'd live like you're made of glass.
D C D Bm G
How to play 5am
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.