Flying Without Wings
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G#
Everybody's looking for a something
Fm
One thing that makes it all complete
C#
You'll find it in the strangest places
D#
Places you never knew it could be
G#
Some find it in the face of their children
Fm
Some find it in their lover's eyes
C#
Who can deny the joy it brings
D#
When you've found that special thing
G#
You're flying without wings
G#
Some find it sharing every morning
Fm
Some in their solitary lives
C#
You'll find it in the words of others
D#
A simple line can make you laugh or cry
G#
You'll find it in the deepest friendship
Fm
The kind you cherish all your life
C#
And when you know how much it means
D#
You've found that special thing
G#
You're flying without wings
C# D#
So impos - sible as it may seem
Fm D# G#
You've got to fight for every dream
C# C#m
'Cos who's to know which one you let go
D#
Would have made you complete
G#
Well for me it's waking up beside you
Fm
To watch the sunrise on your face
C#
To know that I can say I love you
D#
In any given time or place
G#
It's little things that only I know
Fm
Those are the things that make you mine
C#
And it's like flying without wings
D#
'Cos you're my special thing
G#
I'm flying without wings
C#
And you're the place my life begins
D#
And you'll be where it ends
C#
I'm flying without wings
D#
And that's the joy you bring
G#
I'm flying without wings
How to play Flying Without Wings
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#. 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.