Elsewhere
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Em G
I love the time and in between
D
The calm inside me
Em G
In this space where I can breathe
D Em G D Em
I believe there is a distance I have wandered to touch upon the years
G D Em C
Reaching out and reaching in
G D
Holding out
C
Holding in
Am7 D Em Am7 D
I believe this is heaven to no one else but me
Em Am7 D Em Am7
And I'll defend it long as I can be left here to linger in silence
D Am7 D
If I choose to would you try to understand
Em G D
The quiet child awaits the day when she can break free
Em G D
The mold that clings like desperation
Em G D Am7
Oh mother don't you see I've got to live my life the way I feel is right for me
D Am7
Say it's not right for you but it's right for me
Am7 D Em Am7 D
I believe this is heaven to no one else but me
Em Am7 D Em Am7
And I'll defend it long as I can be left here to linger in silence
D Am7 D
If I choose to would you try to understand
How to play Elsewhere
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 Em. 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.