Black Balloons
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verse 1.
C# D#m
I can see
C# D#m
The words as they come out your mouth
C# D#m
Black Balloons
C# D#m
Fall into a poison cloud
[Refrão]C# D#m
Hold me down
G#m D#m
And bring me back up again
C# D#m
Until i can
G#m D#m
I cant tell the difference
verse 2.
C# D#m
Circling
C# D#m
Vultures always over head
C# D#m
Force your hand
C# D#m
And every day is life or death
[Refrão]C# D#m
Hold me down
G#m D#m
And bring me back up again
C# D#m
Until i can
G#m D#m
I cant tell the difference
*solo-C# D#m G#m D#m
verse 3.
C# D#m
Now you've changed your name
C# D#m
Do they still ask you twice?
[Refrão]C# D#m
I look on
G#m D#m
Red lights flashing for awhile
C# D#m
Play your part
G#m D#m
Swear youre who you say you are
C# D#m
Hold me down
G#m D#m
And bring me back up again
C# D#m
Until i can
G#m D#m
I cant tell the difference
How to play Black Balloons
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 C#. 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.