Algebra
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fig 1 fig 2
E--5-3--------||--5-3--------|
B------5-3----||------5------|
G----------5--||--------5----|
D-------------||-------------|
A-------------||-------------|
E-------------||-------------|
verse 1
fig 1 Gm F
Why can't you just forget about algebra
A / A7 / A
it's all about you now
fig 2 Gm F
And all your talk of logic and formula
A
could never help you now
A Asus2 A A7 A
(not any more)
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Dm
'Cause you were always
G7
on the run
C Am
from the darkness in your heart
Dm
so you wear it
Em A
on the outside of your chest
verse 2
fig 2 Gm F
I have taken liberty
A / A7 / A
to tell your ghost to go
fig 2 Gm F
bribing them with sunlight and sympathy
A
they've promised not to show
A Asus2 A A7 A
(for a while)
Chorus
Dm
'Cause you were always
G7
the little boy
C Am
who couldn't keep it to yourself
Dm
so your heart
Em A
is on the outside of your chest
Solo just try to play along with Nina
bend!
E------5-7------8-7------7-5--------5----5-8-7-------7(8)7---------------|
B--3-6------6-5------6-5------5-6-8----6--------8-5--------8(9)8-5(6)5---|
G------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Gm F
At the speed of light
A
you moved inside my home
Gm F
nothing is alright
A
if you're still alone
Outro
Dm
And your heart
G7
is greater than
C Am
the sum of you and everyone
Dm G7
but still you're always on the run
C Am
from the poison in your lungs
Dm Em
and your heart is on the outside
A
of your chest.
How to play Algebra
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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.