Fumes
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Intro: Em D C Am
G Am
The morning the light shines a lifeline
C D Em
Escape is what I need
G Am
I should've listened last night, girl
C D Em
This is beyond belief
Bm C Em D
We keep falling for the lure of liquid confidence and lies
Bm C
And we skydive from walls we build
Em D
Diving just to feel alive
On the way down screaming
Em C
Wooah oooh oooh
G D/F#
If all we have is time then we'll be alright
Em C G D/F#
It's not much but it's better than nothing
Em C G D/F#
We're running on fumes but we'll make it through the night
Em C G D/F# Em
It's not love but it's better than dreaming
G
Oh I'm on fire
D Em
There's a burning in my bones and in my eyes
C Em D Bm G
These dreams are taking hold and I need time, time
Drop
G Bm Em D C
G Bm Em D C
Em D C
(Boy, you are in a hurry
If you were lookin' at what I'm lookin' at, and you'd be in a hurry too)
Em C
Wooah oooh oooh
G D/F#
If all we have is time then we'll be alright
Em C G D/F#
It's not much but it's better than nothing
Em C G D/F#
We're running on fumes but we'll make it through the night
Em C G D/F# Em
It's not love but it's better than dreaming
Em C
Wooah oooh oooh
G D/F#
If all we have is time then we'll be alright
Em C G D/F#
It's not much but it's better than nothing
Em C G D/F#
We're running on fumes but we'll make it through the night
Em C G D/F# Em
It's not love but it's better than dreaming
How to play Fumes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.