Chemicals Collide
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Intro: D A D A
verse 1
D A
I was out paying close attention,
D
or was I lost inside my thoughts?
These days it's hard to tell what's
A Bm G
outside from what's in my mind.
D A
But, oh God, it's beautiful, insatiable
G D
the way our chemicals collide.
Interlude
D A D A
verse 2
D A
I was out catching up to tomorrow
D
or was I caught up in the past?
These days it's hard to tell what's
A Bm G
out in front from what's behind
D A
But, oh God, it's unforgettable, unpredictable
G D
the way our chemicals collide.
Solo
D A Bm G
A D D D
D A D A
verse 3
D A
I was sleeping in the lilies
D
or was I up all night?
These days it's hard to tell what's
A Bm
half asleep from fully alive.
D A
We were loving like a landslide
D
or were we in a fight?
These days it's hard to tell what's
A Bm G
right from wrong and wrong from right.
D A
And oh God, it's beautiful, insatiable
G D G
the way our chemicals collide.
D A
And oh God, it's unforgettable, unpredictable
G D
the way our chemicals collide.
How to play Chemicals Collide
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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.