Appearances
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(Intro)
G#m G#m E F#
A#/B B
(Verse)
G#m
This isn't hide and seek
E
I left, you followed me
E
I need some time to think
F#
And you know it
G#m
I'm feeling trapped inside
E
But too afraid to cry
E
I'm living my own lie
F#
And you know it
(Pre-Chorus)
G#m
Well I've been keeping up appearances,
E
But this smile's wearing thin
(Chorus)
F#
Let me out, let me out
G#m
I think I might drown
G#m A#/B B E
I'm suffocating silently in front of the crowd
F#
Let me out, let me out
G#m
I can't make a sound
D#
I hate to say it but I think it's over
G#m G#m
(Verse)
G#m
I struggle to hold on
E
But I'm trying to be strong
F#
Hiding more then I let on
And you know it
G#m
I'm searching for a dream
E
A reason to believe
E
But I'm sinking underneath
F#
And you know it
(Pre-Chorus)
G#m
I've been keeping up appearances
E
But this smile's wearing thin
(Chorus)
F#
Let me out, let me out
G#m
I think I might drown
G#m A#/B B E
I'm suffocating silently in front of the crowd
F#
Let me out, let me out
G#m
I can't make a sound
D#
I hate to say it but I think it's over
(BREAK)
G#m G#m
E F#
Let me out, let me out
G#m G#m
I think I might drown
E F# G#m
Let me out, let me out, let me out,
G#m
Let me out, let me out, this smile's wearing thin
(Chorus)
E F#
Let me out, let me out
G#m
I think I might drown
G#m A#/B B E
I'm suffocating silently in front of the crowd
F#
Let me out, let me out
G#m
I can't make a sound
D#
I hate to say it but I think it's over
E F#
Over
G#m
How to play Appearances
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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.