Flying
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[Intro]
verse 1
A D
Where did my wings go?
A/C#
I could've sworn I could fly
D
Straight up into the sky
A D
Boy, I should have known
A/C#
It was all just a lie
D
No one on earth can fly
[Refrão]Chorus
Bm7 E7 E7sus Bm7
Thought the things you said would turn out true
E7 E7sus Bm7
Guess that's what I get for trusting you
D E A
You said if I believed enough, that I would fly
D A D
Why didn't I?
verse 2
A D
Did faith let me down
A/C#
Or did I not have enough?
D
That distinction is tough
A D
Still, I thought your hands
A/C#
Protected me from the fall
D
Did you mean that at all?
[Refrão]Chorus
Bm7 E Bm7
Thought the things you said would turn out true
E Bm7
Was it even you I listened to?
D E D
I thought if I believed enough, that I would fly
Bridge
F#m E A/C# D
Air is rushing past, and I can barely see
F#m E A/C# D
Seems like this fall will be the death of me
F#m E A/C# D
Any second now, the ground will come to take me home
A/C# D
F#m E A/C# D
Suddenly, a peace that I cannot explain
F#m E A/C# D
Feels like the wind is running through my veins
F#m E A/C# D
Oh, and all that I can do is close my eyes as you lift me up
E
You lift me up
Instrumental
[Refrão]
Chorus
Bm7 E7 Bm7
All that I know now is sky and cloud
E7 E7sus . Bm7
Don't know when my feet last touched the ground
D E A
You said if I believed enough, I would fly
How to play Flying
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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.