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Intro: D
D
China all the way to New York
G D
I can feel the distance getting close
You're right next to me
But I need an airplane
G D
I can feel the DISTANCE as you breathe
A G D
Sometimes I think you want me to touch you
A G Bm G
How can I when you build a great WALL around you
A G D
In your eyes I saw a future together
A G Bm G
You just look away in the distance
D
China decorates our table
G D
Funny how the CRACKS don't seem to show
Pour the wine dear
You say we'll take a holiday
G D
But we never can agree on where to go
A G D
Sometimes I think you want me to touch you
A G Bm G
How can I when you build a great WALL around you
A G D
In your eyes I saw a future together
A G Bm G
You just look away in the distance
D
China all the way to New York
G D
Maybe you got lost in MEXICO
You're right next to me
I think that you can hear me
G D
Funny how the distance learns to grow
A G D
Sometimes I think you want me to touch you
A G Bm G
How can I when you build a great WALL around you
D G
I can feel the distance
D G
I can feel the distance
D G D
I can feel the distance getting close
How to play By
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.