Clip My Wings
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Intro: E Bm
E
You’re asking me
Bm E
To be kind to you
Bm
Well, let me tell you something, dear
G
That kind of game takes two - Don’t talk of virtue
F#m E
Maybe they won’t hurt you
Bm
E Bm
I’m wrestling
E
The air between the parts
Bm
Of matter in my brain
G
You make it all so hard - Don’t talk of what you
F#m E
Think I did or did not dooooo
[Refrão]
E Bm
Put your strings on me
G
Subtle puppetry
E
Clip my wings and see
Bm
Clip my wings and see
G
Put your strings on me
E
Nobody will see
E
An energy
Bm E
Of threat and your despair
Bm
Tells me to leave
G
I don’t want to be here - You’re salivating
F#m E
Over the mess you’re makiiiiiing
Chorus
G
Nobody will see
Bm
Nobody will see
F#m
Nobody will see
C#m
Try me
G
Nobody will see
Bm
Nobody will see
F#m
Nobody will see
E
Try meeee
Single Strum
E
Fantastically
Bm E
I live inside a dream
Bm
Reality
G
Can not be what it seems - Don’t move I’ll hurt you
F#m E
I’m devoid of virtue
Chorus x 2
How to play Clip My Wings
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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.