Frightening Machines
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[Intro ]
C Em C Em
[Verso 1]
C Em
Seems things have taken a turn
F G C
All these levers and systems won't do as they're told anymore
Em
I'm having to learn
F Fm
That these frightening machines aren't as tough as they seem
G
And I'm losing sleep
F Fm
It's so hard to keep
[Refrão]
C Am
From falling
G F
Apart at the seams, this was once such a team
C Am
Now I'm calling
G Fm C
Out for a sign that this body's still mine after all
[Verso 2]
C Em
Strip down this engine for parts
F G
I have to confess it's a bit of a mess
C Em
But still every morning it starts
F Fm
I have clung to what's left and discarded the rest
G
How the feeling fades
F Fm
The space remains
[Refrão]
C Am
I'm falling
G F
Apart at the seams, oh I'd never have dreamed
C Am
I'd be calling
G Fm Em
Out for a sign that this body's still mine after all
[Ponte]
F
I'm betrayed by this thing I can't change
C Am G
A passenger at my own wheel
E7 F
It's hard to be tied to a body that tried
C G D F
To erase what I needed to feel
F
Like a woman
F
Still your woman
G
I just needed to take time
Outro
C Em
To heal
C Em
Mmmmm
C Em C Em
I'm falling
N.C.
I'm falling
How to play Frightening Machines
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.