Escapee
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Verso 1:
C# Bbm
This escapee was never gonna stay
Fm F#
On an unfamiliar building on the rooftop where we lay
C# Bbm
Where all the constellations shine to pave the way
Fm F#
Temptation's not a word until we've let it go a stray
C# Bbm
And I won't delete it
Fm F#
He won't delete it, wha-ha-ho!
Verso 2:
C# Bbm
Light bolts hover over you all day
Fm F#
Oh darkness can be difficult like needles in the hay
C# Bbm
I need to flick the switch and show you how to hide
Fm F#
And love is not the answer if you're taking me for a
C# Bbm Fm F#
Ri-i-i-i-ide
C# Bbm Fm F#
For a ri-i-i-i-ide
C# Bbm
This escapee was never gonna stay
Fm F#
On an island way too difficult to be stuck in a daze
C# Bbm
And all the competition's overcome what may
Fm F#
Temptation's not a word until we've let it go astray
C# Bbm
And I won't delete it
Fm F#
He won't delete it, wha-ha-ho!
Outro:
C# Bbm
Fm F#
I'm escaping, you're escaping
C# Bbm
Fm F#
I'm escaping, you're taking me for a
C# Bbm Fm F#
Ri-i-i-i-ide
C# Bbm
For a ri-i-i-i-ide
Fm F#
I'm escaping, you're escaping
C# Bbm
For a ri-i-i-i-ide
Fm F#
I'm escaping, you're escaping
C# Bbm
For a ri-i-i-i-ide
Fm F#
I'm escaping, you're escaping
Fm F#
I'm escaping, you're escaping
How to play Escapee
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#. 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.