Afraid Of Heights
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G C
I know that I fucked up when I
G
Told you I'm afraid of heights
D
It made you wanna test my courage
G
You made me climb a cliff at night
C
You wanted me to jump and I declined
G
You called me a coward, I replied
D
"I don't wanna live forever
C
But I don't wanna die tonight"
Em
When the black water ate you up
G
Like a sugar cube in a teacup
D
I got the point you were makin'
C
When I held my breath till you came up
G C
There's been a run of fires downtown
G
On half-built construction sites
D
I know you never liked a townhouse
G
I've seen you climb a crane at night
C
If they ever catch you at it
G
I know you'd want me to be proud
That you took a rich man's dream
D
And brought it with you on your way down
C Am
'Cause one man's dream is another man's death
G
I remember when you told me that
D
Didn't know what to say, so I just laughed
C
But now I know it's not funny
G
I never rode a motorcycle
C
I've never smoked a cigarette
G
I wanna live a vibrant life
D
But I wanna die a boring death
G
I know I was a disappointment
C
Know you wanted me to take a risk
G D
Not everybody gets the chance to live
A life that isn't dangerous
Em C
You called me a crybaby
G
But you're the one who got teary
D
Tellin' me what you believe
Em
How we're stuck in entropy
C
How it hurts to hope
G
Oh, it hurts to hope for more
D
Oh, it hurts to hope the future
C
Will be better than before
How to play Afraid Of Heights
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What is the starting chord?
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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.