Delay
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[Intro: ]Dm C / Dm C / Dm C / Bb5 C5
Verse 1:
Dm C Dm C
After hours of motionless dancing
Dm C Bb5 C5
To the sound of heavy rain
Dm C Dm C
I told myself to pick up the pieces
Dm C Bb5 C5
And go moving on up again
Dm C Dm C
I'll just let it drip-drip-drip on me
Dm C Bb5 C5
I'll let it just soak right through
Dm C Dm C
I'll let it just drip on me
Dm C Bb5 C5
I'll let it just soak right through
Pre-chorus:
Bbm / Bbm Cm / Dm / C
[Refrão]
Bbm Bbm
Whoehoehoehoehoe
Cm Dm
It will get better,
C
That's what I told you from the start
Bbm Bbm
Whoehoehoehoehoehoe
Cm Dm
It will get clearer
C
That's what the weather gods said last night
Bbm Bbm
Whoehoehoehoehoehoe
Cm Dm
This will all make sense
C
in good time…
Pre-verse:
Dm C / Dm C / Dm C / Bb5 C5 x2
Verse 2:
Dm C Dm C
When I was just a young child
Dm C Bb5 C5
My father said to me
Dm C Dm C
He said: sleep around with dogs, dear
Dm C Bb5 C5
And you'll for sure catch their flies
Dm C Dm C
Well, your itchiness well suits me
Dm C Bb5 C5
And your boldness makes me smile
Dm C Dm C
I guess I'll just stay a little longer
Dm C Bb5 C5
I guess I'll just give you a try
Chorus
Intermezzo: Dm C F G F
End: Dm
How to play Delay
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 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.