Aeroplanes
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Intro E
E B A C#m F# B
I remember the time with you on the station
E B A
We were dancing on tile
C#m F# B
It was cold, I was barefoot
E B A C#m F# B
It was her TV show, it was our celebration
G# C#m B E
It's criminal to let these things go by
( E B A C#m F# )
E B A C#m F# B
There was light coming in, like windows on aeroplanes
E B A C#m F# B
It was church afternoon, we were ready for something
E B A C#m F#
We are morning for good, we are laughing at evening
B
Slowing down
G# C#m B A
It's criminal to let these things go by
A E A E
My friends will all be famous
A E A E
This world cannot contain us
A B E C#m
We'll be first time going out
A B E F#
And going out again
A B E F#
And going out again
A B
And going out
B A
What a relief! We're all okay
B A
What a relief! We're all okay
( A E B )
A E A E
My friends will all be famous
A E B
Famous, famous
A E A E
This world cannot contain us
A E B
Contains us, contain us
A B E C#m
Oh, We'll be first time going out
A B E
And going out again
G# C#m B E
It's criminal to let these things go by
How to play Aeroplanes
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 E. 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.