Bottom To The Top
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Morning Parade - Bottom to the Top (Bonus Track)
E A B C#m
E|--0---0---0---0--|
B|--0---0---0---0--|
G|--1---6---8---9--|
D|--2---7---9---11-|
A|--2---7---9---11-|
E|--0---5---7---9--|
Intro
E A B x2
verse 1
E A B
Growing numbers slowly you raise
E A B
Childhood memories you lay to waste
E A B
Nothing pursued and nothing made
E A B
Nothing to wash down the bitterness you taste
Chorus
C#m B A E
You have to stop the pain you feel
C#m B A E
You have to stop the neverending living fear
C#m B A E
So take this empty old belly you've got
C#m B A
And fill from the bottom to the top
C#m B E
Yeah fill it from the bottom to the top
E A B x2
verse 2
E A B
I know your mothers inside you stay
E A B
She knows when your too proud she loves you so much mate
E A B
So never burn those bridges down
E A B
Cause what your gonna reap is what your sowing now
Chorus
C#m B A E
You have to stop the pain you feel
C#m B A E
You have to stop the neverending living fear
C#m B A E
So take this empty old belly you've got
C#m B A
And fill from the bottom to the top
C#m B E
Yeah fill it from the bottom to the top
E A B x2
Bridge
E A B
You fill this full of love
E A B
You fill this full of love
E A B E A B
You fill this full of love
Chorus
C#m B A E
You have to stop the pain you feel
C#m B A E
You have to stop the neverending living fear
C#m B A E
So take this empty old belly you've got
C#m B A
And fill from the bottom to the top
C#m B E
Yeah fill it from the bottom to the top
Outro
E A B x2
E
How to play Bottom To The Top
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 E. 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.