Back Against The Wall
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Capo 3
Intro: D A G D
Verse
D G
No time to be wayward
D G
No time to be unwound
D G
With darkness at your doorstep
Bm A
Keep your feet on the ground
Verse
D G
There will be times of injustice
D G
Times when there’s more lost than found
D G
Down times mixed with days of wonder
Bm A
A real-life spinning merry-go-round
[Refrão]
D
With this back against the wall
G Bm
All will soon be revealed
D A
Sirens sound and spirits fall
G D
With just this back against this wall
Solo
D G Bm D A G D
Verse
D G
The signs will serve as your guide
D G
Above the water with it held high
D G
May you always go the distance
Bm A
Through the darkness and the light
Verse
D G
All the signs say pick up the pieces
D G
All the signs say make a stand as one
D G
What survives the long cold winter
Bm A
Will be stronger and can’t be undone
[Refrão]
D
With this back against the wall
G Bm
All will soon be revealed
D A
Sirens sound and spirits fall
G D
With just this back against this wall
D
With this back against the wall
G Bm
All will soon be revealed
D A
Sirens sound and spirits fall
G D
With just this back against this wall
Outro: D G Bm D A G D
How to play Back Against The Wall
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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.