Daylight
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Intro: Em7/B G
[Verso 1]
Em7/B
Wide awake, gettin' half-past zero
G
It's gettin' heated, so I leave the windows open
(Leave the windows…open)
Em7/B
Preoccupied…with the late…night B-roll
G
Right now, laying here alone…is heaven
(Here alone is heaven)
[Pré-Refrão]
C9
And I've been a hero, helpless
D
I'm in hell
C9
And I've cried up and down in these hallways
D
Blamed myself
[Refrão]
C9
Bad luck, I don't wanna be home at midnight
G D
Sun's up, I don't really wanna fight the daylight
Bm C9
I don't care if you moved on
Em7/B D
I'm not layin' in bed with a fucked-up head
I'm not layin' in bed with a fucked-up
[Verso 2]
Em7/B
Sun-dried on the backyard patio
G
Drunk eyes 'cause I didn't give it a home run
Yeah, yeah
Em7/B
You're hiding on the FM radio
G
I sing along just to sing my thoughts at someone
Yeah, yeah
[Pré-Refrão]
C9
And I've been a hero, helpless
D
I'm in hell (I'm in hell)
C9
And I've cried up and down in these hallways
D
Blamed myself
[Refrão]
Bm C9
Bad luck, I don't wanna be home at midnight
G D
Sun's up, I don't really wanna fight the daylight
Bm C9
I don't care if you moved on
Em7/B D
I'm not layin' in bed with a fucked-up head
I'm not layin' in bed with a fucked-up
Final: Em7/B G
How to play Daylight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7/B. 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.