Collide - Howie Day

Collide

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Intro: G D/F# Em7 C7+ (2x)
 
G D/F#
The dawn is breaking
Em7 Cadd9
A light shining through
G D/F# Em Cadd9
You're barely waking and I'm tangled up in you (Yeah)
 
G D/F# Em7 C7+
 
G D/F#
I'm open, you're closed
Em7 C7+
Where I follow, you'll go
G D/F# Em7 C7+
I worry I won't see your face Light up again
 
G D/F#
Even the best fall down sometimes
Em7 C7+
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
G D/F#
Out of the doubt that fills your mind
Em7 C7+ G D/F# Em7 C7+
I somehow find You and I collide
 
G D/F#
I'm quiet you know
Em7 C7+
You make a first impression
G D/F# Em7 C7+
I've found I'm scared to know I'm always on your mind
 
G D/F#
Even the best fall down sometimes
Em7 C7+
Even the stars refuse to shine
G D/F#
Out of the back you fall in time
Em7 C7+
I somehow find You and I collide
 
Em7 C7+ D/F#
Don't stop here
Em7 C7+ D/F#
I lost my place
Em7 C7+ D/F# G D/F# Em7 C7+
Im close behind
G D/F# Em7 C7+
Im close behind
 
G D/F#
Even the best fall down sometimes
Em7 C7+
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
G D/F#
Out of the dull that fills your mind
Em7 C7+ G D/F#
You finally find that you and I collide
Em7 C7+ G D/F#
You finally find that you and I collide
Em7 C7+ G D/F#
You finally find You and I
Em7 C7+ G D/F#
You and I and I
Em7 C7+ G D/F# Em7 C7+
Well I Found You
 
G D/F# Em7 C7+
G

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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