Catastrophes
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G A7
Late at night I might meet the sunrise
C Cm G
While she's in my bed right beside where I should be
A7
But I'm awake and tracing my steps back to the days when I
C Cm
Couldn't count my friends on one hand
G D Em7 Cadd9
All I need is some space between catastrophes
G D Em7 Cadd9
Then all my dreams could sit on the couch and watch TV with me
G D Em7 Cadd9
My self esteem could finally untie me and wine me and dine me
G D C Cm
All I need is some space between catastrophes
G D Em Cadd9
G A7
To my surprise the day starts without me
C
But it slows down for something she said
Cm G
And I'll bet I can catch up tonight
A7
While I'm awake and chasing those dreams that slipped away
C Cm
When I was counting my friends on one hand
G D Em7 Cadd9
All I need is some space between catastrophes
G D Em7 Cadd9
Then all my dreams could sit on the couch and watch TV with me
G D Em7 Cadd9
My self esteem could finally untie me and wine me and dine me
G D C Cm Em
All I need is some space between catastrophes
B7 Em
I don't know why this is happening to me
B7 C Cm
Sometimes I forget, I forget, I forget just to breathe
G D Em7 Cadd9 x2
G D Em7 Cadd9
All I need is some space between catastrophes
G D Em7 Cadd9
Then all my dreams could sit on the couch and watch TV with me
G D Em7 Cadd9
My self esteem could finally untie me and wine me and dine me
G D G D G D
All I need... All I need... All I need
C Cm G
Is some space between catastrophes
How to play Catastrophes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.