Amelia
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Verse 1:
F#/Bb
I think about you
B
every single day
And every time
Ebm
I see your face
I wake and it
B
brings me to tears
We hadn't spoken in years
F#/Bb
We were close when we
B
were young and naive
We grew up and we
Ebm
learned other things
B
You'll always be sweet 16
[Refrão] Ebm
And you will always be perfect
You'll always be beautiful
B
Our hearts will never forget you
F#/Bb
You didn't belong here
And it's become so clear
C#
Why heaven called your name
Verse 2:
F#/Bb
I miss you and it still
B
feels like I know you
I've got pictures of us
Ebm
side by side to show you
But it feels like I owe
B
you so much more
[Refrão] Ebm
And you will always be perfect
You'll always be beautiful
B
Our hearts will never forget you
Bbm
You didn't belong here
And it's become so clear
C#
Why heaven called your name
Ebm
And it just doesn't seem
right was it
really your time?
B
Are we dreaming?
We'll never let go of you
Bbm
Wish you were here but
it's becoming clear
C#
That Earth's just not the
Ebm C#
place for an angel like you
B C#
For an angel like you
Bridge:
F#
You meant so much to so many
Bbm
I'm not quite sure how
C#
to do justice to you
F#
If they're ready to say
Bbm C#
goodbye I know i'm not
Ebm
You made the news and the
C#
papers for days and days
But it hardly seems fair
The whole world should
B
know your name
C#
I want them to know your name
Interlude: Ebm C# B C#
[Refrão] F# Abm
And you will always be perfect
Bbm B
You'll always be beautiful
Distortion:
B
Our hearts will never forget you
Bbm
You didn't belong here
And it's become so clear
C#
Why heaven called your name
Ebm
And it just doesn't seem
right was it
really your time?
B
Are we dreaming?
We'll never let go of you
Bbm
Wish you were here but
it's becoming clear
C#
That Earth's just not the
Ebm C#
place for an angel like you
F#/Bb
For an angel like you
Outro:
B
And now we must let
you move forward
Ebm
Our love lies with you
B F#
Our souls fly with you Amelia
How to play Amelia
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#/Bb. 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.