Drifting
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[Intro: ]Am
Vamp:
Am C D C Am Am C D C Am
Am C D C Am Am C D C Am
Am G Am G
Drifting away from you
Am G Am G
Spinning down to the pinpoint drop of isolation
Am G Am G
In a spell, walking away from the fire
Am G Am
That keeps my heart from turning ice
Chorus:
C2 Am7sus F7+/9 G
Golden feet grace the surface of the sea
C2 Am7sus F7+/9 G
Sinking deeper I view them from underneath
Am7 G Am7 G
Flailing, kicking as I head for the deep
C2 G/B Am7 G F7+/9
I question a hypothetical lead supper
Em7 Vamp
Oh God receive my outstretched hand
Am G Am G
Will I inhale the blue
Am G Am G
Spinning down upon the glass a ghost towards realization
Am G Am G
Of a cell enclosing the hauntings of a past
Am G Am
That blind the eyes and rust the heart
Chorus:
Em7
...Oh God receive my outstretched hand
Vamp 2:
Am C2 Fmaj7 G Am C2 Fmaj7 G
**Repeat Vamp2 (7x)
Am7
So I fell, I need you to take my hand
Am
And keep my heart from ice
Am G Am G
Golden feet grace the surface of the sea
Am G Am G
Sinking deeper I view them from underneath
Am G Am G
Golden feet grace the surface of the sea
Am G Am
Sinking deeper I view them from underneath
Am7 G Fmaj7
Flailing, kicking as I head for the deep
How to play Drifting
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.