Faces On Film
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C/G
I didn't know you were an actor
Em
Played every part climbed up the ladder
F G
Taking your time taking the longer way
C/G
But they took your life from you sign those papers
Em
I couldn't help, I couldn't save ya
F G
They wrote the lines they thought you should say
F G
If I could hide you under my cape
C/G Em
Tuck you away in my suitcase
F G
When you get tired of being alone
C/G Em
Anywhere but here is home
F G
It's not in your deal
F G
When you say when I will
F G
Leave behind the world of
C/G
Faces on film
C/G
My favorite scenes are when you're escaping
Em
Finding a place you could be safe in
F G
Hiding your eyes, cover them with your hair
C/G
You follow the road, you know where it's winding
Em
You do what you're told or you truly deciding
F G
Tears me apart that we had to find a way
F G
If I could hide you under my cape
C Em
Tuck you away in my suitcase
F G
When you get tired of being alone
C/G Em
Anywhere but here is home
F G
It's not in your deal
F G
If you say when I will
F G
Leave behind the world of
C/G
Faces on film
F G
If I could hide you under my cape
C Em
Tuck you away in my suitcase
F G
When you get tired of being alone
C/G Em
Anywhere but here is home
F G
It's not in your deal
F G
If your so good of here
F G
It's the underneath that's real
F G
Let's leave behind the world of
C/G
Faces on film
How to play Faces On Film
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 C/G. 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.