Fly On The Wall
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D C/D G/D F G D
D C/D G/D F G
Where angels meet, their words are whispers
D C/D G/D F Em D*
As sea touches shore, the clouds move swiftly and me so small
Am7 D*
Compared to it all
Am7 Em F G
Like a fly on the wall
D C/D G/D F G
As pieces sweep, their meaning is still no clearer
D C/D G/D F Em D*
And under my feet, there's nothing to stop my own free fall
Am7 D*
Down and down I go
Am7 Em
And compared to it all
F G F G
I'm a fly on the wall
(SOLO)
D C/D G/D F G
Our children sleep, resting our hopes and wishes
D C/D G/D F Em D*
The night in between, I'm casting my scope, just fishing ooh
Am7 D*
And spite of it all
Am7 D*
Oh I look at me so small
Am D*
And compared to it all
Am Em F G
I'm a fly on the wall
D* Am7 D*
Compared to it all
Am7 D*
I'm a fly on a wall
Am7 D*
Oh compared to it all
Am7 D*
Like a fly on the wall
Am7 D*
Compared to it all
Am7 D*
Oh I'm a fly on the wall
Am7 D* Am7
C/D: x 3 2 0 3 3 G/D: 3 2 0 0 3 3 Am7: x 0 2 0 1 0
D*: in these places add the sus note ever so briefly D Dsus4 D
(Dsus4: x x 0 2 3 3)
(from More Wood, the Japanese collection of stuff that didn't make it
onto Wild Wood)
(sent by Harlan at harlant@hawaii.edu)
How to play Fly On The Wall
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 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.