Behind Closed Doors
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Am
Chairs thrown and tables toppled
F
Hands armed with broken bottles
Dm
Standing no chance to win but
F G Am F Dm F G
We're not runnin' we're not runnin'
Am
There's a point I think we're missin'
F
It's in the air we raise our fists in
Dm
In the smiles we cast each other
F G
My sister, my brother
Am
About the time we gave up hope and
F
We never find these locks still open
Dm
Stumbling on stones unturned
F G Am F
The hurt we feel, we all have found
Dm F G Am
The lines we've crossed in search of change, but all they see is treason
F G Am C F
Although we have no obligation, to stay alive
G Am C F
On broken backs we beg for mercy, we will survive
G Am
(Break out) I won't be left here
C F G
Behind closed doors
Am
Bonfires burn like beacons
F
Guiding the lost and weakened
Dm
Flames dance on crashing waves
F G
Guiding ships who've gone a stray
Am
Time out, let's stop and think this through
F
We've all got better things to do
Dm F
A talk in circles run in place
G Am
Answers inches from my face
F G Am C F
Although we have no obligation, to stay alive
G Am C F
On broken backs we beg for mercy, we will survive
G Am
(Break out) I won't be left here
C F G Am
Behind closed doors
F
Black eyes, broken fingers,
Am F
Blood drips and I let it run down my lips and to my swollen gums
When hope is non-existent
Am
Our instincts all scream "Run"
F
We never turn our backs or even bite our tongue
F G Am C F
Although we have no obligation, to stay alive
G Am C F
On broken backs we beg for mercy, we will survive
G Am
(Break out) I won't be left here
C F G Am
Behind closed doors
F G Am C F
Although we have no obligation, to stay alive
G Am C F
On broken backs we beg for mercy, we will survive
G Am
(Break out) I won't be left here
C F G Am
Behind closed doors
How to play Behind Closed Doors
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 Am. 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.