By Graham Scott <Mr. Pink>
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INTRO:
C#m F#m A E (3X)
F#m A
VERSE 1:
E F#m A
whenever i listen to time
E F#m A
thoughts of you come to mind
E F#m A
the bell that rings it tolls for you
E F#m A
and the secret we never
C#m F#m A E
knew
C#m F#m A E
F#m A
VERSE 2:
you'll never turn me on
to hear your favorite song
the lights no longer glow red
all circuits are dead
CHORUS:
C#m Ab A
now that you're not around
C#m Ab A
all systems are down
E F#m A
and it's quiet in the neighborhood
E F#m A
quiet in the neighborhood
C#m F#m A E (2X)
F#m A
VERSE 3:
we always knew when you were there
the ground was shakin
and we could hear
the dead for miles away
now the music doesn't play
(CHORUS)
MIDDLE:
Ab A
and no matter what i play
E F#m
it just doesn't sound the same
Ab A
way now that you're not around
C#m Ab A
all systems are down
E F#m A ...
and it's quiet in the neighborhood ...
How to play By Graham Scott <Mr. Pink>
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#m. 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.