Australia
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Intro E E4 E5 E4
E E A B A
C#m C
I don't know if I'm tired and
C#m C
I don't know if I'm ill
B
My cheeks are turning yellow
A
I think I'll take another pill
C#m C
Praying for the wave to come now
C#m C
It must be for the fifteenth time
B
I've been here for much too long
A
This is the past that's mine
E
I want to fly and run till it hurts
Sleep for a while and speak no
A B
Words in Australia
E
I want to fly and run till it hurts
Sleep for a while and speak no
A B
Words in Australia
A
In Australia
( C#m C )
C#m C
Praying for the wave to come now
C#m C
It must be for the very last time
B
It's twelve o'clock till midnight
A
There must be someone to blame
E
I want to fly and run till it hurts
Sleep for a while and speak no
A B
Words in Australia
E
I want to fly and run till it hurts
Sleep for a while and speak no
A B
Words in Australia
A
In Australia
( E Am E Am )
( E C E )
E A B
Australia, in Australia
E
I want to fly and run till it hurts
Sleep for a while and speak no
A B
Words in Australia
A
In Australia
Am
In Australia
E
In Australia
How to play Australia
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 E. 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.