Fly
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A# C#
Father, tell me somethin'
A B A#
where do bad men go when they die?
C# A
and mother says you'll go there but
B A# C#
wings for her and I. And I don't mind
A B ring
Cause I have always wanted to learn to...
Chorus:
F# G#
Fly... learn to
F# G#
Fly... learn to
F# G#
Fly... learn to
A B ring
Fly...
Vers:
A# C#
Brother, tell me somethin'
A B A#
If I take this, am I going to die?
C# A B
And he says no, so then I figure what the hell
A# C#
I'll try cause it's my life
A B ring
So light the match and you and I will...
Chorus:
F# G#
Fly... learn to
F# G#
Fly... learn to
F# G#
Fly... learn to
A B
Fly...
F# G# A B F#
Cause I'm on my hands and knees I've crawled eternity to beg forgiveness
G# A B F#
And someday I'll be there I swear to you, God as my witness
G# A B F#
For all the trusts I've broke and, let justice know, it's just that easy
G# A B ring
Cause I'm a liar, I conspired, I'm a liar...
A# C# A B
Vers:
A# C#
And father tell your son,
A B
It's not your gun and bloody hands
A# C#
Don't hide behind locked doors
A B ring
In dresser drawers those bullets wait to fly...
Chorus:
F# G#
Fly... wait to
F# G#
Fly... wait to
F# G#
Fly... wait to
A B ring
Fly...
F# G# A B F#
Cause I'm on my hands and knees I've crawled eternity to beg forgiveness
G# A B F#
And someday I'll be there I swear to you, God as my witness
G# A B F#
For all the trusts I've broke and, let justice know, it's just that easy
G# A B ring
Cause I'm a liar, I conspired, I'm a liar...
How to play Fly
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 A#. 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.