Getaways
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Intro: E C#m F# Abm (2x)
C#m F# Bb
So I think it all started
A Em Bm
With a twitching then an odd man come all alone
C#m F# Bb
What you wanted to believe in
A Em Bm
We`d grow apart in such an armoured way everyday
A F# C#m
Cause what you want is what you get
A B
And what you get ain`t happened yet
E A
Hey you say you want out
C#m
You say you want everything
E
Take it while you can and now you run away
A
You say you want out
C#m
You say you`re taking everything
E
Take it while you can then go there
C#m F# Bb
I watch you stumble with your petulance
A Em Bm
It`s almost funny when it comes your way through the day
C#m F# Bb
Let`s see your plan your cute little getaways
A Em Bm
Watch you spin up on your cuban heels how`s it feel?
A F# C#m
Cause what you want is what you get
A B
And what you get ain`t happened yet
E A
Hey you say you want out
C#m
You say you want everything
E
Take it while you can and now you run away
A
You say you want out
C#m
You say you want everything
E
Baby, won`t you help me please understand
A
You say you want out
C#m
You say you want everything
E
Baby, why don`t you take it from my cold dead hands?
A
You say you want out
C#m
You say you want everything
E
Baby, why don`t you take it from my cold dead hands?
solo chords: G A E G A Bm G Bm G Bm
E A
Hey you say you want out
C#m
You say you want everything
E
Take it while you can and now you run away
A
You say you want out
C#m
You say you want everything
E
Baby, won`t you help me please understand
A
You say you want out
C#m
You say you want everything
E
Baby, why don`t you take it from my cold dead hands?
A
You say you want out
C#m
You say you want everything
E
Baby, why don`t you take it from my cold dead...?
How to play Getaways
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.