Behind The Lines - Phil Collins

Behind The Lines

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F C/G F C/G Dm/A
I held the book so tightly in my hands,
 
G/C Em Am Dm F
I saw your picture, heard you call my name
 
(similar)
There was something strange, I could not look away
I wanted to be there, I wanted to go
 
Bb/F Eb/G Bb Ab/Bb
You gave me no warning
 
Gm7 Eb Bb/F Eb
You gave no reason
 
Bb/D Cm Fmsus4 Ab
But I was with you
 
Bb Eb
Right by your side
 
Cm G7sus4 Bb Ab
Just give me the strength, and I will help you
 
Eb/G Bb/F Fm7 Bb Bb/C F/C
And they can try their hardest, cos they don't frighten me
 
G/C C
It's written in the book
 
It's hotter than I've known before,
but I feel so cold, and I don't know why
But if the fire within your heart can beat the storm
Then I really believe, you could make it right
 
Ooh the time has come now
We must show our feelings
But I'm looking right through you
And your heart is empty
Whatever happened to you it's too late to change now
There's nowhere you can run to, no place to hide
Please, oh please you let me down!
 
C G7sus4 F/C C
but wait a minute, I don't understand
 
G/A Am
It's getting stronger, so grab my hand
 
(similar)
Don't wanna leave you, don't wanna go
But I'm losing all control
 
C D/C C D/C C D/C C
Can't you see me? I'm slipping away
 
Bm Bm/A Bm/G E/F#
I can only stay if you've the will to keep me here, oh lord
 
It's written in the book
 
Oh so many times since I've read those words
Just waiting to see you, can you see me?
Tell me can you see me?

How to play Behind The Lines

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F. 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.

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