All On The Line
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G#m G#m/E B B/A#
I feel I'm not the same
G#m G#m/E B B/A#
I'm alive but something's changed
G#m G#m/E B B/A#
like every leaf that is falling to the ground
G#m G#m/E B B/A#
it's still alive but not the same
G#m G#m/E B
These are the times we all feel pain
B/A# G#m G#m/E B
a helping hand would be nice to feel again
B/A# G#m G#m/E
for a simple man who's down on his knees
B B/A#
I'm begging you please
G#m G#m/E B B/A#
won't you help me understand
E F#
Come on and shine your light on me
G#m B
I need a friend to help me see
E F# D#
cause everytime I open my eyes
E F# G#m F#
I know I don't want to wake up and make the same mistakes
E F# G#m
it happens to me all the time
E F#
If I lie I lose it all
G#m F#
if I stand or if I fall
E F# G#m
I've got to lay it all on the line
G#m G#m/E B
I see a child at play
B/A# G#m G#m/E B
I feel her stuggle through each and everyday
B/A# G#m G#m/E
even though I know that you're miles away
B B/A#
I'm just dying to hear you say
G#m G#m/E B B/A#
"hello"
E F#
I get so lost in my disease
G#m B
I'm missing precious memories
E F# D#
every time I open my eyes
E F# G#m F#
I know I don't want to wake up and make the same mistakes
E F# G#m
it happens to me all the time
E F#
If I lie I lose it all
G#m F#
if I stand or if I fall
E F# E
I've got to lay it all on the line
F# G#m E
And I swear this time I'll get it right
F#
And I swear this time I'm gonna lay
D# E F# G#m
it all out on the line, on the line
(solo)
(E F# G#m F# E F# G#m) 2x
E
Oh we get so lost
F#
in what to be's
G#m
We live and die
F#
We try to please
E F# D#
but everytime I open my eyes
E F# G#m F#
I know I don't want to wake up and make the same mistakes
E F# G#m
it happens to me all the time
E F#
If I lie I lose it all
G#m F#
if I stand or if I fall
E F# E
I've got to lay it all on the line
(G#m G#m/E B B/A#) 2x
G#m
How to play All On The Line
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m. 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.