Departure
View chords used in this chart
Emaj7 | G#m7/E | G#m | Bmaj7 | C#m7
[intro]
NC
[verse]
Emaj7 G#m7/E
Sad truth
G#m7
The judges rule
Emaj7 G#m7/E
On who you used to be
G#m7
Not whats new
[intro]
Bmaj7 C#m7 G#m7 x4
[verse]:
Emaj7 G#m7/E
Old spark
G#m7
The flame burns out
Emaj7 G#m7/E
We’re not the same
G#m7
The smoke pushes out
C#m7 G#m7
Was it all just a dream?
C#m7 G#m7
Inside a wide-eyed teen
[intro]
Bmaj7 C#m7 G#m7 x4
[build]
G#m7
[tag]
G#m7/E G#m
New order
G#m7/E G#m
Lay it all down
G#m7/E G#m
The old is gone
G#m7/E G#m
Put it in the ground
[intro]
Bmaj7 C#m7 G#m7 x9
Departure
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| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| ~ Vibrato
| + Harmonic
| x Dead note
| b Bend
| pb Pre-bend
| br Bend release
| pbr Pre-bend release
| brb Bend release bend
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How to play Departure
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 Emaj7. 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.