Flight
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F Am
I've lost my balance
F Am
I fell from the trapeze
Dm Am F Am
This act isn't easy
F Am
I've been under water
F Am
This storm has been raging
Dm Am
These nights are not sleeping
F D
My dreams are now strangers to me
Bb C
And I need you now
Bb C
There's too many miles on my bones
Bb C Bbm
I can't carry the weight of the world
F Am F Am
No, not on my own
F Am
Your eyes are like lightning
F Am
Your voice is like water
Dm Am F Am
This place is a desert
F Am
I've been walking in circles
F Am
I'm screaming for answers
Dm Am
Am I falling to pieces?
F D
Or maybe I'm finally breaking through
Bb C
I need you now
Bb C
There's too many miles on my bones
Bb C Bbm
I can't carry the weight of the world
No, not on my own
F - C - Dm - Bb x 2
F C
No more running, no more hiding
Dm Bb
No more hurting, no more crying
F C
No more trouble, no more sighing
Dm Bb
No more falling, no more striving
F C
No more heartache, no more fighting
Dm Bb
No more fears, only flying... (repeat once)
F - C - Dm - Bb x 3
Only flying...
F - Am
How to play Flight
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 F. 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.