Alibis
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Intro Bm A Em D Bm A Bm E (2x)
verse 1
Bm A
I saw you in a photograph
Em D
The answer is in your eyes
Bm A
It's dragging me back
Bm E
To everything else we left behind
Pre-Chorus
Bm A
You're hiding inside a perfect life
Em D
A picture of us
Bm A D E
I'm hearing you whisper alibis
[Refrão]G A
There is a shadow here
E D
But there's no light behind me
G A
The stains of blood on the floor
E Bm F#m
Serve to remind me
G A
The time is drawing near
E Bm F#m
Turns like a knife inside me
G A
I've never wanted it more
E D
Come stand beside me
Solo
Bm A Em D
Bm A Bm E
verse 2
Bm A
The walls are moving closer now
Em D
This feeling won't wash away
Bm A
The message is clear
E D
There's nobody here, just walk away
Pre-Chorus
Bm A
I'm waiting for you, I'm all alone
E D
And through the wall, I'm hearing you
Bm A D Em
Whisper alibis
[Refrão]G A
There is a shadow here
E D
But there's no light behind me
G A
The stains of blood on the floor
E Bm F#m
Serve to remind me
G A
The time is drawing near
E Bm F#m
Turns like a knife inside me
G A
I've never wanted it more
E D
Come stand beside me
Bridge
G A
There's a shadow that we cast aside
E D
In the blood that we left behind
G A E
I've never wanted it more
Bm F#m
Come stand beside me
G A
There was never any light behind
E Bm F#m
Feel it turn like a knife inside me
G A E
I've never wanted it more
D
Come stand beside me
Outro
Bm A Em D
Bm A Bm E
How to play Alibis
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.