Fairytales
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Cm
The kid's drum starts playing
Ab
And it matches my beating heart
Dm7(b5)
Nowhere to go no one to see
G
Is it the finish line or the start?
Cm
And I look into your soft perfume
Ab
And I see only sun-lined trees
Dm7(b5)
Oh, it makes me wonder
Oh, it makes me wonder
G
Can you even see me? Yeah
Ab
So take my hand
G
And jump over this mess
Ab
This is a fairy tale
Bb
And you're the damsel in distress
Eb Bb Ab
Cross the river to the other side
Cm Ab Bb
I promise you that it's nicer here
Eb Bb Ab
(Take your hands from your face, don't hide
Cm Ab Bb
There is no reason for your fear) 2x
Bb (hold)
No reason for your fear
Cm
It's like looking into a mirror
Ab
That's so easy to explain
Dm7(b5)
When I see you I ge-ge-get a stutter
G
In every breath that I would take
Cm
Now love is a four letter word
Ab
That takes me from here to you
Dm7(b5)
The past is showing a future that's bright
G
But the present is no clue, yeah
Ab
So take my hand
G
And jump over this mess
Ab
This is a fairy tale
Bb
And you're the damsel in distress
Eb Bb Ab
Cross the river to the other side
Cm Ab Bb
I promise you that it's nicer here
Eb Bb Ab
(Take your hands from your face, don't hide
Cm Ab Bb
There is no reason for your fear) 2x
Bb (hold)
No reason for your fear
So listen
Ab
My mind is racing fast
Bb
And it's going speed of sound
Ab
I’m perplex man, I am thrown
Bb
My mind is homeward bound
How to play Fairytales
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 Cm. 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.