As Things Collide
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Intro: D A G A G A D
Verso 1:
D A G A G
You have this way of dipping in and out of sight
A D
as things collide
D A G A G-A-D
Bridges burning softly in the night
D A G A G
And you have this way of falling in and out of time
A D
as it goes by
D A G A G-A-D
Passing silently with no goodbye
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B5 A
And I've spoken with all the other angels
E G
They don't know what to do
E A D
And I agree with them whole-heartedly, I do
D A G A G A D 2X
Verso 2:
D A G A
Telegram came today from a friend saying
G A D
Where in the hell have you been?
D
Where are you goin? (I said)
D A G A
I don't know, does the loneliness show,
G A D
And if so does it ever end?
:
B5 A
And I've spoken with all the other angels
E G
And they don't know what to do
E A D
And I agree with them whole-heartedly, I do
Verso 3:
D A G A
You have this way of meaning everything and nothing
G A D
to me at the same time
D A G A G-A-D
Returning my hellos with goodbyes
:
B5 A
Cause I've spoken with all the other angels
E G
They don't know what to do
E A D
And I agree with them whole-heartedly, I do
Repete 3X
How to play As Things Collide
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.