Captive
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Intro: E
verse 1
E
I wanna be held captive ohhhhh
C#m
Forget the way I acted ohhhhh
E
It's just I'm out of practice ohhhhhh
C#m
And distracted
[Refrão] A B
Hold me to this thing, darling
E A
And bring a ladder we'll climb to the rafters
B
As long as there's a view to look to
E A B E
Fence me in and keep me close to you
verse 2
E
I wandered for a long time oh ohhhh
C#m
I forgot my light
E
You threw me a lifeline oh oh oh ohh
C#m
Pulled me out of the dark night
[Refrão] A B
Hold me to this thing, darling
E A
And bring a ladder we'll climb to the rafters
B
As long as there's a view to look to
E A B C#m
Fence me in and keep me close to you
Bridge
C#m
There will always be a lamp lit
C#m
Look how far the light is casting
C#m
In the soft and steady you can see it
B A B A B A
Glowing with a feeling, this feeling
verse 3
E
I wanna be held captive oh oh oh ohhh
C#m
Look at the way I acted oh ohhhhh
E
I'm just so out of practice ohhhhhhh
C#m
And d-distracted
Outro Chorus
A B
Hold me to this thing, darling
E A
And bring a ladder we'll climb to the rafters
B
As long as there's a view to look to
E A
Fence me in and keep me
A B
Hold me to this thing, darling
E A
And bring a ladder we'll climb to the rafters
B
As long as there's a view to look to
A B
Fence me in and keep me close
A B E
Fence me in and keep me close to you
How to play Captive
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.