Astronauts - Rachel Platten

Astronauts

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Capo 3
 
verse 1:
C
Let's meet up faraway
G/B
Where astronauts and gravity have opened up the atmosphere
Am
We'll be so safe up here, navigating the space
F
We'll create our own star, I'll name it after you
C
We'll be so calm up there, fly around the quiet air
G/B Am
The sun will pull us round again, inhaling and orbiting
F
Our great planet, you'll fit on the tip of your thumb
C
You'll say I've finally see how time stops
G/B
And everything hurts us drops half
 
[Refrão]
F G C F G Am
I'll be what you want, when everything is gone
F G Am G
Let the world disappear there are places up here
F C/E F
We can hide, We'll be safe way up high
C/E G/B C
Somewhere only we can find
 
verse 2:
C G/B
And no one's safe from being called out or evaluated
Am
And people change on a whim, so cue the violence
F
Let's go rescue a planet whose been thrown away
You'll name it after me
C
Cause after all we're only one trying pain away
G/B Am
For resting in infinity or darkness or some brighter place
F
Let's not waste one more second for caring about
C
Try to figure out what looks right
G/B
Cause that can take away your mind
 
[Refrão]
F G C F G Am
I'll be what you want, when everything is gone
F G Am G
Let the world disappear there are places up here
F
We can hide, We'll be safe way up high
C/E
Somewhere only we can find
F G C F G Am
I'll be what you want, when everything is gone
F G Am G
Let the world disappear there are places up here
F C/E F
We can hide, We'll be safe way up high
Am
Somewhere only we can find
 
Bridge:
G F
Mine suddenly the stars got flash light
Em Dm
Universe will make you eyes shine
Am C
Can't you feel away that time stops
G/B
Everything that hurts drops off
 
[Refrão]
F G C F G Am
I'll be what you want, when everything is gone
F G Am G
Let the world disappear there are places up here
F
We can hide, We'll be safe way up high
Somewhere only we can find
F G C F G Am
I'll be what you want, when everything is gone
F G Am G
Let the world disappear there are places up here
F C/E F
We can hide, We'll be safe way up high
C/E C
Somewhere only we can find

How to play Astronauts

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. 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.

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