Bricks
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Capo 1
Intro: C D Em D (2x)
verse 1
C
Don't wanna get locked away
D Em
In a neighborhood I can't escape
The more years that go by
D
The harder it is to leave
C
Don't wanna get locked inside
D Em
A polo and khaki life
I can't be who I am when
D
No one understands me
Pre-Chorus
C D
But you do, you always did
C D
You do, you always did
[Refrão]Em G Am
Bricks, I'm imprisoned by expensive white fences
C D Em
But my senses tell me your kiss
G Am
Is enough to satisfy my intentions
C G/B Am G C | D Em | D
But I'm buried in these bricks
verse 2
C
Don't wanna drown in a sea
D Em
Of black and white TV's
There's so much color hiding
D
Right behind the small screen
C
Don't wanna get trapped inside
D Em
A typical nine to five
Breathing recycled air
D
Where no one understands me
Pre-Chorus
C D
But you do, you always did
C D
You do, you always did
[Refrão]Em G Am
Bricks, I'm imprisoned by expensive white fences
C D Em
But my senses tell me your kiss
G Am
Is enough to satisfy my intentions
C G/B Am G C
But I'm buried in these bricks
Instrumental
C7M | C7M | C7M | C7M |
Em | Em | Em | Em D/F# G G/B
Pre-Chorus
C D
But you do, you always did
C D
You do, you always did
[Refrão]Em G Am
Bricks, I'm imprisoned by expensive white fences
C D Em
But my senses tell me your kiss
G Am
Is enough to satisfy my intentions
C G/B Am G C
But I'm buried in these bricks
Ending
D Em
I'm buried in these bricks
D C | D Em | D | C |
I'm buried in these bricks
How to play Bricks
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.