Defying Gravity
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D G
Something has changed within me
D G
Something is not the same
D G Bm
I'm through with playing by the rules
G C
Of someone else's game
C D
Too late for second-guessing
C D
Too late to go back to sleep
C D
It's time to trust my instincts
G A
Close my eyes and leap
Bm
It's time to try
G D A
Defying gravity
Bm
I think I'll try
G D A
Defying gravity
Bm
Kiss me goodbye
G D A
I'm defying gravity
D
And you won't bring me down
D G
I'm through accepting limits
Bm G
'Cause someone says they're so
D G
Some things I cannot change
Bm G C
But 'till I try, I'll never know
C D
Too long I've been afraid of
C D
Losing love I guess I've lost
G Bm
Well, if that's love
Em A
It comes at much too high a cost
Bm
I'd sooner buy
G D A
Defying gravity
Bm
Kiss me goodbye
G D A
I'm defying gravity
Bm
I think I'll try
G D A
Defying gravity
C
And you won't bring me down
Bm
I'd sooner buy
G D A
Defying gravity
Bm
Kiss me goodbye
G D A
I'm defying gravity
Bm
I think I'll try
G D A
Defying gravity
D G
And you won't bring me down
D C D
Bring me down, Oh ooooh oh
How to play Defying Gravity
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.