Fairy Tale In Reverse
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[Verso 1]
E
When we appeared they cheered and cheered
E G#m
From out of nowhere now were here
A
We opened our eyes and
F#m A E
We stared and stared and stared and stared
[Verso 2]
E
The drops exploded from the pine
E G#m
This magic moment only mine
A
The sun flashed in my eyes and
F#m A E
I shined and shined and shined and shined
[Refrão]
Lifes a curse
A
Nothing could be worse
E
A fairy tale in reverse
[Verso 3]
E
The carpet bedroom window fan
E G#m
You put the future in my hand
A
And when I closed my eyes
F#m A E
I am I am I am I am
[Refrão]
Lifes a curse
A
Nothing could be worse
E
A fairy tale in reverse
[Ponte]
Eadd9 E Eadd9 E
Falling floating
Aadd6 A Aadd6 A
Floating Spinning
Eadd9 E Eadd9 E
Spinning Tumbling
Aadd6 A Aadd6 A E
Tumbling Falling away
[Verso 4]
E
They wonder if you knew us well
E G#m
Do you have stories you can tell?
A
And when we closed our eyes
F#m A E
We fell and fell and fell and fell
[Refrão]
Lifes a curse
A
Nothing could be worse
E
A fairy tale in reverse
[Refrão]
Lifes a curse
A
Nothing could be worse
E
A fairy tale in reverse
How to play Fairy Tale In Reverse
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 E. 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.