Back To The Start
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Capo 5
Intro: G C Em D (2x)
Em
We were just kids
C
We were the rulers
G D
We had the world, but no we never had enough
Em
Your head on my chest,
C
I watched you sleeping,
G D
Stayed awake and wondered what you’re dreaming of.
Am
Where did you go?
Em
Gave you my heart,
D
Wrote you a note, you tore it apart
Am
Take your time
Em
Wait it out
D
‘Til this is over
G
Tell me how long it takes,
D
To fill an empty heart,
Em C
To let it wash away and take it back, take it back.
G
Back to the way we burned
D
Like we were falling stars.
Em
Tell me how long it takes to
C Em
Take it back; take it back, back to the start.
Em C G D (2x)
Em
I miss your touch,
C
I miss the late nights.
G D
I wish you never would have gotten on that plane.
Em
Did you get scared
C
Or did I love you too much?
G D
I guess that’s why the call it a runway.
Am
Where did you go?
Em
I gave you my heart.
D
I’m by myself and we’re apart.
Am
Take your time,
Em
Wait it out,
D
‘Til this is over.
G
Tell me how long it takes,
D
To fill an empty heart,
Em C
To let it wash away and take it back, take it back.
G
Back to the way we burned
D
Like we were falling stars.
Em
Tell me how long it takes to
C Em
Take it back; take it back, back to the start.
Am
Wherever you go,
Em
Whatever you chase,
D
No one could ever take your place.
Am
I won’t let you go,
Em D
Don’t be the one that got away.
G
Tell me how long it takes,
D
To fill an empty heart,
Em C
To let it wash away and take it back, take it back.
G
Back to the way we burned
D
Like we were falling stars.
Em
Tell me how long it takes to
C Em
Take it back; take it back, back to the start.
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.