False Start
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D
On a point in time-present undefined
A D
And it's getting cold outside
D
Situation statical-for reasons you don't know
Just short of indecision
A D
And it's getting cold outside
A D
And it's getting cold outside
D
For you own trepidation
D
Refer to new perspexion
D
See yourself as others see you
D A
In reverse red can appear blue
A D
Wanna go outside
A D
Don't you wanna go outside
A G A G
A G A G
Been stuck inside your room
A G D G
So stranded-like and full of doom
G D Db
All year
A G
Time out for good behavior
A G A D Db
Adds up to what you want it to
A G
What you wanna, what you
B
Wanna do.
D
That informs a motivation-
D
Casual or obligation-fictitious circumstance
D A
Suspending all your future plans
A D
Wait for you outside.
D
If this false started motion
D
Believes it's own propulsion
D
Tran-sending space and time,
A D
Then I'll wait for you outside
A D
Then I'll wait for you outside
A G A G
G A
Been so long since I've seen you
G A D Db
So much has changed, you sound the same
A G A G
We're meeting at this place I wanna see you,
A G D Db
See your face again
A G B
We're all waiting, we're all waiting here.
How to play False Start
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.