Circles
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Capo 4
Intro: Dm, F, Am, A#
Dm F
you know
Am
the fire's running low
A#
can you feel the flame
the fading glow
Dm F
you know
Am
we are slowing down
A#
I can hear your footsteps
drowning out
Dm
we're burning out
F Am
we're burning down
A#
we're the ashes on the ground
Dm
we're burning out
F Am
we're burning down
A#
we're falling underground
1.00
Dm F
you are
Am
you're singing our song
A#
but your heart is somewhere else
Dm
I know
F
we are
Am
we're trying to belong
A#
pick up the pieces left of us
1.20
Dm
we're burning out
F Am
we're burning down
A#
we're the ashes on the ground
Dm
we're burning out
F Am
we're burning down
A#
we're falling underground
1.40
Dm F
If you could see me running after you
Am
you know
A#
I'll be running in circles round you
Dm
If we could turn the hours back in time
Am
you know
A#
I'll be running in circles for you
2.00
Dm
we're burning out
F Am
we're burning down
A#
we're the ashes on the ground
Dm
we're burning out
F Am
we're burning down
A#
we're falling underground
Dm F
the light
Am
has fallen from the stars
A#
now we are sinking through the night
Dm F
out of sight
Am
we've fallen under ground
A#
pick up the pieces left of us
245
Dm F
If you could see me running after you
Am
you know
A#
I'll be running in circles round you
Dm
If we could turn the hours back in time
Am
you know
A#
I'll be running in circles for you
3.00-3.05
Dm
we're burning out
F Am
we're burning down
A#
we're the ashes on the ground
Dm
we're burning out
F Am
we're burning down
A#
we're falling underground
325
Dm
we're burning out
F Am
we're burning down
A#
we're the ashes on the ground
Dm
we're burning out
F Am
we're burning down
A#
we're falling underground
Dm F
You know
Am
the fire's running low
How to play Circles
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.