Acquiesce (ver. 2)
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Intro: ||:A7 |D/F# G |A |D/F# G :||
Verse 1:
A7 D/F# G
I don't know what it is that makes me feel alive
A7 D/F# G
I don't know how to wake the things that sleep inside
A7 D/F# G A7 D/F# G
I only wanna see the light that shines behind your eyes
A7 D/F# G
I hope that I can say the things I wish I'd said
A7 D/F# G
To see myself asleep and take me back to bed
A7 D/F# G A7 G D/F# G F E
Who want to be alone when we can feel alive instead
Chorus 1:
Fsus2/C C G
Because we need each other
Fsus2/C C G
We believe in one another
Fsus2/C C G
And I know we're gonna uncover
Fsus2/C C G
What's sleepin' in our soul_______
Fsus2/C C G
Because we need each other
Fsus2/C C G
We believe in one another
Fsus2/C C G
And I know we're gonna uncover
Fsus2/C C G
What's sleepin' in our soul_______
Fsus2/C C G
What's sleepin' in our soul_______
Verse 2:
A7 D/F# G
There are many things that I would like to know
A7 D/F# G
And there are many places that I wish to go
A7 D/F# G A7 D/F# G
But everything's depending on the way the wind may blow
A7 D/F# G
I don't know what it is That makes me feel alive
A7 D/F# G
I don't know how to wake the things that sleep inside
A7 D/F# G A7 D/F# G
I only wanna see the light that shines behind your eyes
Chorus 2:
Fsus2/C C G
Because we need each other
Fsus2/C C G
We believe in one another
Fsus2/C C G
And I know we're gonna uncover
Fsus2/C C G
What's sleepin' in our soul_______
Fsus2/C C G
Because we need each other
Fsus2/C C G
We believe in one another
Fsus2/C C G
And I know we're gonna uncover
Fsus2/C C G
What's sleepin' in our soul_______
Fsus2/C C G
|:What's sleepin' in our soul_______ :| Play 3 times
Outro:
Fsus2/C C G
|:'Cause we believe_____ :| Play 6 times
Fsus2/C C G
Because we need_____
Fsus2/C C G
Because we need_____
|Fsus2/C |C |Eb |C |G ||
How to play Acquiesce (ver. 2)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.