Curtains
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Intro
Dm Dsus2 Dm Dm7 Bb
Bdim Bb Bb
Dm Dsus2 Dm Dm7 Bb
Is my life a curtain call,
Bdim Bb Bb
Or a cane that yearns to yank me off?
Dm Dsus2 Dm Dm7 Bb
Am I worthy of applause?
Bdim Bb Bb Bb
Tomato shades parade my jaw.
[Verso 1]
Dm Dm Dm Dm
I'm afraid this game we play,
Bb Bb Bb Bb
Will kill me if I leave its ways,
Dm Dm Dm Dm
Curtains crafted to create,
Bb Bb Bb Bb
A veil between the bite and bait,
Dm Dm Dm Dm
I have sat on many planes,
Bb Bb Bb Bb
Observed the way they are arranged,
Dm Dm Dm Dm
If you get to Heaven's gate,
Bb Bb Bb Bb Dm
Don't expect to pay your way.
[Refrão]
Dm Dsus2 Dm Dm7 Bb
Castles near and dear to kings,
Bdim Bb Bb
Will not survive what fire brings,
Dm Dsus2 Dm Dm7 Bb
I know I'm young but I'm not naïve,
Bdim Bb Bb
The kings will survive everything.
[Verso 2]
Dm Dm Dm Dm
I'm afraid this game we play,
Bb Bb Bb Bb
Will kill me even if I stay,
Dm Dm Dm Dm
Play this game for paper's sake,
Bb Bb Bb Bb
Just to have my name erased.
Outro
C C
You're not the savior,
C C
I have paid for,
F F
Wronged my wallet,
F F
Just to know more,
C C
I paid for language,
C C
And the wages,
F F
Stayed the same,
F F
As when you're frameless,
C C
You're not the savior,
C C F
I have paid for now,
F F
You're not the savior now,
F6 F6 F
You're not the savior now.
Outro
Dm Dsus2 Dm Dm7 Bb
Bdim Bb Bb
Dm
How to play Curtains
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.