Chinese Satellite
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Intro G
D4/F# C9
I've been running around in circles
G D4/F# C9
Pretending to be myself
G A7(4) C9
Why would somebody do this on purpose
G D4/F# C9
When…they…could do something…else?
Em7 C9
Drowning out the morning birds
G D4/F# C9
With the same three songs over and over
G D4/F# C9
I wish I wrote it, but I didn't so I learn the words
G D4/F# C9
Hum along 'til the feeling's gone forever
C9 G D4/F#
Took a tour to see the stars
A7(4) C9
But they weren't out tonight
C9 G D4/F#
So I wished hard on a Chinese satellite
C9 G D4/F#
I want to believe
C9 G D4/F#
Instead I look at the sky and I feel nothing
C9 G D4/F#
You know I hate to be alone
C9
I want to be wrong
G D4/F# C9
You were screamin' at the Evangelicals
G D4/F# C9
They were screamin' right back from what I remember
G D4/F# C9
When you said I will never be your vegetable
G D4/F# C9
Because I think when you're gone it's forever
G C9 G
But you know I'd stand on the corner
D4/F# A7(4) C9
Embarrassed with a picket sign
C9 G
If it meant I would see you
D4/F#
When I die
C9 G D4/F#
Sometimes when I can't sleep
C9 G D4/F#
It's just a matter of time before I'm hearing things
C9 G D4/F#
Swore I could feel you through the walls
D4/F#
But that's impossible
C9 G D4/F#
I want to believe
C9 G D4/F#
That if I go outside I'll see a tractor beam
C9 G D4/F#
Coming to take me to where I'm from
D4/F# Em7 C9
I want to go home
How to play Chinese Satellite
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 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.