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Intro. Riff (twice)
6-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
5-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
4-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
3----------------------------------------p.m.---4h6p4--p.m.~~------
2----1--------------/-6----4-------------2-----------------2---2---------
1----1--------------/-6----4-------------2-----------------2---2---------
 
Band enters
 
Rhythm Riff (play 4 times before first verse)
A# D# C# F
 
Verse
F A# D# C#
I'm in too deep
F A# D# C#
Drowning in the fire
F A# D# C#
Burning in the lake
F A# D# C#
Dying from desire, dying for desire
F A# D# C#
I'm in too deep
F A# D# C#
Grasping like a liar
F A# D# C#
Yeah, and do you want me
F A# D# C#
'Cause I'm gonna fly, yeah, I'm gonna fly
 
Chorus
F A# D# A#
I'm in too deep
D# A#
And even when you think you already know what to do, baby
G# C
There comes a hard road rushing at you
A# D# C#
And honey ain't life sweet
F A# D# C#
Mmm, too deep
 
Verse
I'm in too deep
I've opened up my eyes now
'Cause now I understand how
It's easy when the fear is real with the fear
I cannot sleep
Walking in a dreamland
Wishing I could feel shame
'Cause there's nobody else to blame nobody else
 
Chorus
I'm in too deep
And even when you think you already know what to do, baby
G# C
There comes a hard road rushing at you
C
And honey ain't life
C A# D# C#
And honey ain't life sweet
F A# D# C#
Ah, it's too deep
 
Solo here!
Rhythm riff (four times)
 
Verse
I'm in too deep
Drowning in the fire
Burning in the lake
Dying from desire, dying for desire
Dying from desire, dying for desire
Dying from desire, dying for desire
 
Solo again!
Rhythm riff (four times)
 
After solo quiet part
Rhythm riff(four times)
 
End on an A# and if you want, you can do an extra D# and A#
like on the recording .

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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.

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