Butterflies
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(Intro) Am C Bb Am C Bb Am
C Bb Am
We've been to the top, we've been to the bottom
C Bb Am
We've known everything and forgotten, yeah
C Bb Am
You've kicked me around, you've wrapped me in cotton
C Bb Am
You've carried our load and you've shot 'em, yeah
C Bb Am
C Bb Am
Oh yes the butterflies are still there
C Bb Am
Oh yes the butterflies are still there
C Bb Am
C Bb Am
We've argued by the baggage claim
C Bb Am
We've accepted and we've laid blame
C Bb Am
We've drank Sangthip in monsoonal rain
C Bb Am
We've felt separate and felt the same
C Bb Am
F G Am
Oh yes the butterflies are still there
C Bb Am
Oh yes the butterflies are still there
F G Am
Oh yes the butterflies are still there
C Bb Am
Oh yes the butterflies are still there
(Instrumental) F E Am x3
C Bb Am
We've shared joy and we've shared pain
C Bb Am
We've shared guilt and we've shared shame
C Bb Am
We've bought into stupid games
C Bb Am
We've freed each other and we laid claim
C Bb Am
F G Am
Oh yes the butterflies are still there
C Bb Am
Oh yes the butterflies are still there
F G Am
Oh yes the butterflies are still there
C Bb Am
Oh yes the butterflies are still there
C Bb Am
C Bb Am
'Cos we came from the same cocoon
How to play Butterflies
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 Am. 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.