Eyes Of A Stranger
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Intro Em C G Em C D
Em C G Em C D
Em
F#m7
All alone now
E
Except for the memories
F#m7 E
Of what we had and what we knew
F#m7 E
Every time I try to leave it behind me
F#m7 E F#m7 E
I see something that reminds me of you
F#m7 E
Every night the dreams return to haunt me
F#m7 E
Your rosary wrapped around your throat
F#m7 E
I lie awake and sweat, afraid to fall asleep
F#m7 E Em
I see your face looking back at me
C G Em C D
Looking Back At Me
[Refrão]
C
And I raise my head and stare
Em D Em D
Into the eyes of a stranger
C Em
I've always known that the mirror never lies
C
People always turn away
Em D Em D
From the eyes of a stranger
C
Afraid to know what
Em C/E
Lies behind the stare
Em
Is this all that's left
C/E
Of my life before me
Em D
Straight jacket memories, sedative highs
Em C/E
No happy ending like they've always promised
Em D
There's got to be something left for me
[Refrão]
C
And I raise my head and stare
Em D Em D
Into the eyes of a stranger
C Em
I've always known that the mirror never lies
C
People always turn away
Em D Em D
From the eyes of a stranger
C
Afraid to know what
Am Em
Lies behind the stare
Solo Em D Em D
Em D Em C G A
Em C D Em D
Em C D Em C G A
B C Am
How many times must I live this tragedy
B C G
How many more lies will they tell me
Am G
All I want is the same as everyone
Am G
Why am I here and for how long?
C
And I raise my head and stare
Em D Em D
Into the eyes of a stranger
C Em
I've always known that the mirror never lies
C
People always turn away
Em D Em D
From the eyes of a stranger
C
Afraid to know what
Am Em C G Em C D
Lies behind the stare
Final Em C G Em C D
Em C G Em C D
How to play Eyes Of A Stranger
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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.