Fingertips (MTV Umplugged Version)
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[Intro: ]E C#m G#m B (2x)
Verse 1:
E C#m
You're sliding down a dream, o yeah.
G#m B
Where nights are born in blue, that's the truth.
E C#m
You're swimming in a stream, o yeah.
G#m B
Fish are jumping too, next to you.
A E B
Suddenly you notice someone's at the door,
A C#m C#
you could swear you've been through this all before.
[Refrão] F# B E
Then she runs her fingertips through your hair.
A F#
Your life has just begun.
B E
Her fingers, they are everywhere.
A C#m B A
You're floating light like air, leaving the ground
C#m B A
and she shines on just like the sun.
Verse 2:
E C#m
You're gazing at the sky, oh my.
G#m B
The stars are out tonight, shining bright.
E C#m
You're waving to a cloud, bye-bye.
G#m B
You're drowning in the smile of his eyes.
A E B
Suddenly you feel there's no time for a deal
A C#m C#
though a voice tells you it's for real. *()
Chorus:
F# B E
And she runs her fingertips through your hair.
A F#
And life has just begun.
B E
Her fingers, they are everywhere.
A C#m B A
You're floating light like air, leaving the ground
C#m B A
And she shines on just like the sun.
Bridge:
E B A E B A
It's just a sunny afternoon.
E B A
Somebody's singing songs of looove, child.
E B A
You love a lazy afternoon once in a while.
Once in a whi-i-ile...
C#m E B A
Oh oh yeah!.....Once in a while
C#m E B A
Chorus to ending: (*Here, the tune is modified)
G C F
Then she runs her fingertips through your hair.
Bb G
Your life has just begun.
C F
Her fingers, they are everywhere.
Bb Dm C Bb
You're floating light like air, leaving the ground
Dm C Bb
and she shines on just like the sun.
F C Bb F C Bb F C Bb F C Bb
Oh, just like the su-u-un
How to play Fingertips (MTV Umplugged Version)
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.