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Intro: [Play muffled strings a bit, then:] B F# E (x8)
 
{Continue B F# E progression}
You don't know how you move me
Deconstruct me
And consume me
I'm all used up
I'm out of luck
I am starstruck
B F# E B
By something in your eyes that is keeping my hope alive
 
E F#
But I'm sick of myself when I look at you
B E
Something is beautiful and true
E F#
In a world that's ugly and a lie
B E
It's hard to even want to try
E F#
And I'm beginning to think Baby you don't know
 
 
{Continue B F# E progression}
I'll take or leave
The room to breathe
The choice to leave you
I'll throw away
A chance at greatness
Just to make this
B F# E B
Dream come into play, I don't know if I'll find a way
 
E F#
'Cause I'm sick of myself when I look at you
B E
Something is beautiful and true
E F#
In a world that's ugly and a lie
B E
It's hard to even want to try
E F# G#m
And I'm beginning to think Baby you don't know
E F#
I'm beginning to think Baby you don't know
 
 
SOLO [B F# E progression over solo]
 
 
B F# E B
There's something in your eyes that is keeping my hope alive
E F#
But I'm sick of myself when I look at you
B E
Something is beautiful and true
E F#
In a world that's ugly and a lie
B E
It's hard to even want to try
E F#
And I'm beginning to think Baby you don't know
E F#
I'm beginning to think Baby you don't know
 
 
{Continue B F# E progression to end}.

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is B. 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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