Circles
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Intro: Bb C F x2
Bb
Was it the sun in the morning
C F
The lark at dawn
Bb
The wind might've whispered
C F
The river might've hummed
Bb
The tracks of the animals
C F
Have tried to let me know
Bb F
I have to let go
Bb F
Bb
Like a beast, come a nightfall
Am
Relieved in the dark
Bb
Through the cracks in the barriers
Am
I'm back at your door
Bb
Guess I'm walking in a circle
Am
I've seen it all before
Bb
I have to let go
Am Am Am Am Am Am
Dm Dm F
Bb Dm Dm C
This is it, a real goodbye
Bb Dm Dm C
I cannot walk in circles till I die
Bb Dm Am Bb
Cut the ties, and let it go
C
I've crossed a line I drew so long ago
Bb
Like a beast, come a nightfall
Am
Relieved in the dark
Bb
Through the cracks in the barriers
Am
I'm back at your door
Bb
Guess I'm walking in a circle
Am
I've seen it all before
Bb
I have to let go
Am Am Am Am Am Am
Dm Dm Dm Dm C
Bb Dm Dm C
This is it, a real goodbye
Bb Dm Dm C
I cannot walk in circles till I die
Bb Dm Am Bb
Cut the ties, and let it go
C
I've crossed a line I drew so long ago
Instrumental: Bb Am Dm Am x3
Bb Dm Dm C
This is it, a real goodbye
Bb Dm Dm C
I cannot walk in circles till I die
Bb Dm Am Bb
Cut the ties, and let it go
C
I've crossed a line I drew so long ago
Outro: Bb Am x4
How to play Circles
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 Bb. 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.