Dead End Mystery
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Intro: F Am A#maj7 Am7
F A7 A# Am Gm C9 A# F
Did we get too tight or let the mystery puzzle reveal itself?
F A7 A# Am Gm C9 A# F
Now that you have other plans we were even closer than I could tell
F A7 A#maj7 A#
But I'm not crying
Am A7 A#maj7 C
Familiar with these strange realities
Dm7 Gm
How does the moon shine?
C9 A7
How does the wind howl?
Dm7 Gm
I can't defy it
C7
It's nothing to do with me
C7
It's just another dead end mystery
F Am A#maj7 Am7
I'm not crying
F Am A#maj7 A#m
I'm not crying
F A7 A# Am Gm C9 A# F
When the late, last caustic days approach somebody so immaculate
F A7 A# Am Gm C9 A# F
Rain will pour and violins may sound from rooftops that touch the sky
F A7 A#maj7 A#
But I'm not crying
Am A7 A#maj7 C
To terms with such a trying destiny
Dm7 Gm
How does the moon shine?
C9 A7
How does the wind howl?
Dm7 Gm
I can't defy it
C7
Now everyone suggests getting some sleep
C7
As if that's gonna solve a dead end mystery
F Am A#maj7 Am7
I'm not sleeping
F Am A#maj7 Am7
I'm not sleeping
F A7 D
I'm not sleeping
Gm C A#maj7 C7 F ~~~~~
How to play Dead End Mystery
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.