Close to The Edge
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[INTRO ]: E |Emaj7|C#m|
G#mIn her white lace,
BmYou could clearly see the F#mlady sadly looking.
AmSaying that she'd take the blame
For the Bcrucifixion of her own domain.
Emaj7I get up, I get C#mdown,
I get Emaj7up, I get C#mdown.
G#mTwo million people barely Bmsatisfy.
F#mTwo hundred women watch one Amwoman cry, too Blate.
G#mThe eyes of honesty Bmcan achieve.
F#mHow many millions do Amwe deceive each Bday?
I get Emaj7up, I get C#mdown.
I get Emaj7up, I get C#mdown.
G#mIn charge of who is there in Bmcharge of me.
F#mDo I look on blindly and Amsay I see the Bway?
G#mThe truth is written all aBmlong the page.
F#mHow old will I be before I Amcome of age for Byou?
I Emaj7get up, I get C#mdown.
I get Emaj7up, I get C#mdown.
I get Emaj7up, I get C#mdown.
I get Emaj7up, I get C#mdown.
I get Emaj7up, I get C#mdown.
How to play Close to The Edge
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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.