Alaska
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G C
And if you aren't home when I get back
D
And there's no more paintings in the living room
Am
Just plain white walls and the echo of you
G C
Then I'll sit on the floor and take it in
D
And I'll freak out like you've never seen
Am
When I find the note that you left for me
G C
And that feels like Alaska
D
Sitting on my chest
Freezing me to the bone
Am
Making me afraid to ever be alone
G C
But I know I'm allowed to
D
Want what I want
And say what I mean
Am
But you might not want it you might not want me
G
I could lose you
C
I could lose you
D
I could lose you
Am C G
I could I could I could I could
G C
I remember the first time I took a shower in your house
We were only friends then
D
I was nervous to be naked with you
Am
Somewhere on the other side of the door
G
And my heart leapt with every creak of the floor
C
And I wondered if you wanted more
D
And wrapped in a towel I stood in your room
Am
As you gave me a sweater to change into
G C
And that feels like Alaska
D
Sitting on my chest
Freezing me right through
Am
Making me want to cling to you but
G
I could lose you
C
I could lose you
D
I could lose you
Am
I could I could I could I could
G
I could lose you
C
I could lose you
D
I could lose you
Am
I could I could I could I could
{Solo}
G C D Am }
G
Like crashing a car
C
Like falling asleep
D
And waking up
Am
To the house burning
G
So when I come home
C
I'll kiss your cheek
D
Cause I know I know
Am G C
I could lose you
D
Cause I know I know
Am
I could lose you
How to play Alaska
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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.