Barricades
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D E G G x2 Bm7 G x2
Bm7 G
close my eyes and ask myself a question
Bm7 G
why is it i do what i do
Bm7 G
am i looking for some happy definition
Bm7 G
of life and love in the corners of the truth
Bm7 G
or am i just some curious bystander
Bm7 G
looking at the world through a child's eyes
Bm7 G
sunlight always shining on my shoulders
Bm7 G
while the storm rages on deep inside, deep inside
[Refrão] D C
and it seems so hard to keep it all together
F# G
when the walls are falling down on every side
D C
yeah, but i'll be damned if i give up on it easy
F# G
i've worked too hard to get the barricades this high
Bm7 G
now this world's a stage we're meant to play on
Bm7 G
direction from inside on what to do
Bm7 G
i know i should have all of the answers
Bm7 G
deep inside i haven't got a clue, got a clue
chorus
break: G D A x6
bridge:
G D A
told myself that i would be okay
G D A
told myself that i'd be alright no doubt
G D A
somewhere low i know that i've been lying
G
can't believe it took me thirty years
D A
figure that shit out
chorus
How to play Barricades
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 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.