Charlie
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Intro
C* B* Bb* A*
C* B* Bb* A*
C* B* Bb* A*
C* B* Bb* A*
Verse
C* B*
Charlie, Charlie, Charlie
Bb* A*
Where have you been?
C* B*
Bruises on your body
Bb* A*
A flesh wound on your chin
C* B*
Why won't they do something?
Bb* A*
Why won't they do something?
Ab Bb Cm
Why won't anyone do something?
C* B*
You're calling out for mummy
Bb* A*
But there's no one there
C* B*
And now you're all surrounded
Bb* A*
But no one can hear
C* B*
When will they do something?
Bb* A*
Why won't they do something?
Ab Bb Cm
When will anyone do something?
[Refrão]
Eb G
Try to leave a mark
Cm
Who wants to live in vain?
Ab Bb
But they won't ever listen
Eb G Cm
I'm waiting for the sun to take away the rain
Ab Bb Eb
Singing "it's gonna be okay"
Interlude
C* B* Bb* A*
C* B* Bb* A*
Verse
C* B*
You lost the grip of her hand
Bb* A*
As the gun fell to the ground
C* B*
It's hard to slip and then land
Bb* A*
Without making any sound
C* B*
Why won't they do something?
Bb* A*
Why won't they do something?
Ab Bb Cm
Why won't anyone do something?
C* B*
Charlie, Charlie, Charlie
Bb* A*
Where have you been?
C* B* Bb* A*
Went looking for your ethics in the recycle bin
C* B*
When will they do something?
Bb* A*
Why won't they do something?
Ab Bb Cm
When will anyone do something?
[Refrão]
Eb G
Try to leave a mark
Cm
Who wants to live in vain?
Ab Bb
But they won't ever listen
Eb G Cm
I'm waiting for the sun to take away the rain
Ab Bb Eb
Singing "it's gonna be okay"
Ab Bb Eb
Singing "it's gonna be okay"
Bridge
C* B*
The tallest trees will tell you
Bb* A*
I wasn't like this from the start
C* B*
But if you really love me,
Bb* A*
Lock me up when it gets dark
C* B*
I've been inside this body
Bb* A*
For twenty-seven years
Ab
I know they stole my laughter
G
They will never get my tears
[Refrão]
Eb G
Try to leave a mark
Cm
Who wants to live in vain?
Ab Bb
But no one ever listens
Eb G Cm
I'm waiting for the sun to take away the rain
Ab Bb Eb
Singing "it's gonna be okay"
Ab Bb Eb
Singing "it's gonna be okay"
I hope it's gonna be -
How to play Charlie
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. 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.