Desire Lines
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Bsus4 Em Bsus4
she is so natural to me that i could no more
Em Asus4 Am7 D
take her off than put her on again.
Bsus4 Em Bsus4
she is the breath for me and i do well to note
Em Asus4 Am7 D
her giving so knitted to my living.
C
like well-worn desire lines,
D
you've trodden a path
C D
across the field of my emotions.
Em D G
like my favourite clothes
Em C D
i am slow to take you off
Em D G
and quick to reach for you
C
in the first light.
Bsus4 Em Bsus4
and it's like those stories i like to tell
Em Asus4 Am7 D
you are often and easily on my lips
Bsus4 Em Bsus4
and it's like those places i know so well,
Em Asus4
i love to linger and wander
Am7 D
in your familiar streets.
C
and as the climb comes to an end
D
you're the welcome view,
C D
that rushes on my vision.
Em D G
and as the dusk comes,
Em C D
knocking on day's door,
Em D G C
you are the breeze that brings me freshness.
How to play Desire Lines
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 Bsus4. 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.