Electric Lines
View chords used in this chart
The simple version of the chords in the song are
Ab, Bbm, Db, Eb, and Fm.
To play in the original key, use a capo on the first fret
and use the G, Am, C, D, and Em hand positions.
Intro
G Am C G Am C G
[Verso 1]
Am C
Everyone's updating their hardware
G
Plugging in their new gear
Am C
Upgrading to all new components
Replacing the things from last year
G Am
Every time I hear something special
C G
Its replacement is something I fear
Am
It's only a working in progress
C
Only a stopgap idea
G Am
The tools that were used to create that
C
They're no longer welcome round here
G Am
Everyone's rerouting their cables
C
Creating paths that are crystal clear
G Am C
Well I like the sound of you dreaming
Em G
I like how it sounds in my ear
Am
And I like the sound of adventure
C Em C
The wind chimes in the air
G Em
In this world you've created
G C
There are sounds I'll always hold dear
Em D
I like things to be permanent
Em
But that's not always possible
I feel
[Refrão]
C Em
Bring me something back when you go
G C
Bring me something back when you go
Em
Bring me something back I don't know
D C
Bring me something back when you go
Em C
[Verso 2]
Am
Everyone's deleting their plugins
C G
The pod must remain crystal clear
Am
Everyone's sick of their soft synths
C G
Like they're sick of cold lager beer
Am
Don't know a real ale from a fake one
C G
I don't know which is more sincere
Am
The music we're making
C G
Or the music we hear
[Refrão]
Em
Make your own kind of problems
G C
Make something out of your fear
Em D
Make your own music
C
Let it bring you to tears
Am
Bring me something back when you go
C
Will you ride with me for one last time
Bring me something back when you go
G
I'll be on electric lines
Am
Bring me something back I don't know
C
I can hear the signal passing through
Bring me something back when you go
G Am C
They know what we plan to do
How to play Electric 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 Ab. 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.