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Intro: Am - C - G - F (2x)
 
Verse:
 
Am G
Am I a terrible lie, just a southern mess?
 
C G
Am I the signature you’ll forge on the birthday cards
 
Am C
that I’ll forget to send
 
Am C
can we please just not pretend
 
Am C
that all my thoughtlessness had purpose
 
G F Am - F - C
do you think that it was worth it?
 
Pre Chorus:
 
Am F G (let it ring)
I’m not they same as I was when we were younger
 
[Refrão]
C G
We swam out past the shallow breakers
 
Am G
I never thought that the tide would take us
 
Am C G F
we live just to love and learn to give it up
 
Am C G F
we are in the arms of lovers
 
C G
we are hopeless we’re all comets
 
Am G
with love for someone carried on us
 
Am C G F
we live just to learn but hope never gives us up
 
Am C G F
we are in the arms of lovers
 
Am C F Am C G
Soldiers with heavy hearts just reach out into the dark
 
verse 2:
 
Am G
You found me walking through our town in the dead of night
 
C
I was looking for you
 
G Am C
I always thought that if you loved me in the end
 
Am C Am C G F Am - F - C
I could fall but I would mend but I’m tired of this secret cos I know that I can’t keep it
 
Pre Chorus:
 
Am F G (let it ring)
I’m not they same as I was when we were younger

How to play Comets

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 Am. 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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