Benny
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Intro: Em G C Am
Em
Watching from the outside
G
Should I be on a plane back home?
C
Sentimental landslide
Am
And I don't have the time to go
Em
My love is saying goodbye
G
From a dark hotel room
C
Living on the sidelines
Am
What am I supposed to do?
D C Em D
I'd set myself on fire to keep you warm (Would set, set)
D C Em D
I'd set myself on fire to keep you warm
D C
What if I never knew you, Benny? (I keep losing touch)
Em D
What if I never knew you, Benny, Benny
D C Em D Em
I'd set myself on fire to keep you warm (Keep you warm)
G
I can see you in photos
C Am
That's where I wanna be
Em G
In the face of a stranger
C Am
The guilt is all I can see
Em G
Am I being too cold?
C
Is this all I can be?
Am
I just want you to know
D C Em D
I'd set myself on fire to keep you warm (Would set, set)
D C Em D
I'd set myself on fire to keep you warm
D C
What if I never knew you, Benny? (I keep losing touch)
Em D
What if I never knew you, Benny, Benny
D C Em D Em G C
I'd set myself on fire to keep you warm (Keep you warm)
Am Em G
What if I never knew
C Am Em G
What if I never knew you, Benny?
C Am
What if I never knew you, Benny?
How to play Benny
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.