Face Up
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Intro: C G
C
Its late and I am tired, wish I could spark a smile
G
The place is flying high but right now I want to be low
C
Dont want to move an inch, let alone a million miles
G
And I dont want to go but I know I gotta go
D C
I just want to feel alive
C G
The times you dont want to wake up
D Em
Cause in your sleep its never over when you give up
C G
The sun is always going to rise up
D Em
You need to get up, gotta keep your head up
C G
Look at the people all around you
D Em
The way you feel is something everybody goes through
C G
Dark out, but you still gotta light up
D Em
You need to wake up, gotta keep your face up
C
Seems like the more you grow, the more time you spend alone
G
Before you know it you end up perfectly on your own
C
The citys shining bright, but you dont see the light
G
How come you concentrate on things that dont make you feel right
D C
I just want to feel alright
C G
The times you dont want to wake up
D Em
Cause in your sleep its never over when you give up
C G
The sun is always going to rise up
D Em
You need to get up, gotta keep your head up
C G
Look at the people all around you
D Em
The way you feel is something everybody goes through
C G
Dark out, but you still gotta light up
D Em
You need to wake up, gotta keep your face up
C
Im looking for more than a little bit
Em D
Im gonna have to find my way through it
C
Gonna leave a mark, Im gonna get a spark
Em D
Im coming off the ground
C
I wont be looking down
C G
The times you dont want to wake up
D Em
Cause in your sleep its never over when you give up
C G
The sun is always going to rise up
D Em
You need to get up, gotta keep your head up
C G
Look at the people all around you
D Em
The way you feel is something everybody goes through
C G
Dark out, but you still gotta light up
D Em
You need to wake up, gotta keep your face up
How to play Face Up
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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.