Fighting For Air
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Intro
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
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| G | B7 | Em Em7 | A G/B | C | G |
[Verso 1]
B7 Em
How'd we end up here? Like souvenirs
Em7 A G/B C Csus2
From another time, fighting for air
G B7 Em
A light is casting shadows darken my despair
Em7 A G/B C
Through that fading light, you follow me there
[Refrão]
G D F
I got a mind to say how fine it is to be your fool
C G
I'm marking time 'til I get back to you
D F
I can't fight the shaking in my mind (Shaking in my mind)
F
I'm marking time 'til I get back to you
[Verso 2]
G B7
The echoin' empty space in your heart
Em Em7 A G/B C
Where my love used to hide is closing fast
G B7 Em
And every time I followed you into the dark
Em7 A G/B C Cadd11 C Cadd9
It chilled me to the marrow, left me fighting for air
[Refrão]
G D F
I got a mind to say how fine it is to be your fool
C G
I'm marking time 'til I get back to you
D
I can't fight the shaking in my mind
F
'Cause I'm no good when you're gone
F
I'm no good when you're gone
{Instrumental}
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| Bm7 | D | A | A |
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| Bm7 | D | A | A |
[Verso 3]
G B7 Em
How'd I end up here like a mutineer?
Em7 A G/B C Csus2
Against my pride, fighting for air
G B7 Em
So lay down by my side one more time before I go
Em7 A G/B C Csus2 C
Let our hearts collide, let our secrets be known
Outro
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| F F# G |
How to play Fighting For Air
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 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.