Cliffside
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Am C D G
It’s all relative, these things that we compare
Am C D G
Lookin’ at my life, the grass is always greener there
Am C D G
Never waitin’ on tomorrow
Am C G D
Cuz our time here is borrowed
[Chorus]
A
Been hanging on the cliffside,
G
And it don’t really matter how hard I try.
F#m
You know what they say about wondering why,
F G
It’s a dangerous game when you realize.
A
Been hanging on the cliffside,
G
And it don’t really matter how hard I try.
F#m
You know what they say about wondering why,
F G
It’s a dangerous game when you realize.
[Verse 1]
A C
Fifteen years I stayed right here
D A
The Cliffside was my home
A C
Yeah I did my time, I didn’t wanna climb
D A
Had nowhere to go
A C
Dreams of broken teeth, I was feeling weak
D A
Had no one on my side
A C
Had a rough go, only knew the status quo
G A
I was always terrified
[Chorus]
A
Been hanging on the cliffside,
G
And it don’t really matter how hard I try.
F#m
You know what they say about wondering why,
F G
It’s a dangerous game when you realize.
A
Been hanging on the cliffside,
G
And it don’t really matter how hard I try.
F#m
You know what they say about wondering why,
F G
It’s a dangerous game when you realize.
[Verse 2]
A C
I was looking down, then I turned my head around
D A
And made a promise long as I live
A C
I knew I couldn’t stay, so I started on my way
D A
And found myself at the edge
A C
Now I live my life with my eyes open wide
D A
Never going back anymore
A C
It’s a better view that I finally came to
G A
Sitting on top of the world
[Chorus]
A
Been hanging on the cliffside,
G
And it don’t really matter how hard I try.
F#m
You know what they say about wondering why,
F G
It’s a dangerous game when you realize.
A
Been hanging on the cliffside,
G
And it don’t really matter how hard I try.
F#m
You know what they say about wondering why,
F G
It’s a dangerous game when you realize.
[Bridge]
Am C D G
It’s all relative, these things that we compare
Am C D G
Lookin’ at my life, the grass is always greener there
Am C D G
Never waitin’ on tomorrow
Am C G D
Cuz our time here is borrowed
[Chorus]
A
Been hanging on the cliffside,
G
And it don’t really matter how hard I try.
F#m
You know what they say about wondering why,
F G
It’s a dangerous game when you realize.
A
Been hanging on the cliffside,
G
And it don’t really matter how hard I try.
F#m
You know what they say about wondering why,
F G
It’s a dangerous game when you realize.
[Outro]
A G F#m F x2
How to play Cliffside
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 E. 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.