Airplane
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Gmaj7 G7 Cmaj7
Over the city in an airplane
Am7 D7 G
I can see everything below
Gmaj7 G7 Cmaj7
The houses they look so tiny the cars look like dots
Am7 D7 G
We've only got fifteen minutes to go
C B7 Em7 A7
The clouds in the sky caress my mind so tenderly
D G A7 D Am7/D D
The sun shines down on the great big beautiful scene
Gmaj7 G7 Cmaj7
The sound of the engine fills my ears up,
Am7 D7 G
I'm hopin' this rainy weather clears up
Gmaj7 G7 Cmaj7
My lover is waiting at the airport,
Am7 D7 G
Soon she'll be kissing me hello
C B7 Em7 A7
The woman sitting next to me tells me 'bout her guy
D G A7 D Am7/D D
And I tell her all about you and I
G Bb Dm7 Gm7 Eb F G
Airplane, airplane, Carry me back to her side
G Bb Dm7 Gm7 Eb F G
Airplane, airplane, I need God as my guide
Bm/D Em7 Bm C Am7 D7 G
Down, down on the ground, Can't wait to see her face
(a-1, a-2, a-1, 2, 3)
G
I can't wait (can't wait), To see (her face)
I can't wait (can't wait), To see (her face)
D7
I can't wait (can't wait), To see (her face)
I can't wait (can't wait), To see (her face)
G
I can't wait (can't wait), To see (her face)
I can't wait (can't wait), To see (her face)
D7
I can't wait (can't wait), To see (her face)
I can't wait (can't wait), To see (her face)
G
I can't wait (can't wait), To see (her face)
How to play Airplane
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gmaj7. 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.