Getting To The Point - Electric Light Orchestra

Getting To The Point

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G G/B C D
It's out of control (out of control) and there's nothing I can do now
G G/B C D
Out of control (out of control) Swimming softly through the blue now
Bm Em Am Bm C
And look beyond these walls as the meaning starts to dawn
D Em D C G
It's getting to the point getting to the point.
 
G G/B C D
It's out of control (nothing I can do) like a fire that keeps on burning
G G/B C D
And nobody knows (what I'm going through) and the thoughts just keep returning
Bm Em Am Bm C
And all you had to say was that you were gonna stay
D Em D C D G
It's getting to the point it's getting to the point.
 
[Refrão] G D C G/B
It's getting to the point where nobody can stop it now
G D C G/B
It's getting to the point of no return
G D C
And all that I can do
G Em Am Bm D
Is stand and watch it now watch it burn, burn, burn
 
G D C G/B
It's getting to the point where reasons are forgotten
G D C G/B
It's getting to the point where no one knows
G D C G Em
And all that I can do is say I'm sorry
Am Bm C D G
But that's the way it goes... Getting to the point.
 
*(Second time: But that's the way it goes, hey...ey)
G C D
Forever is a long, long way
G C D
Forever, takes your breath away
Bm Em Am Bm C
I'd like to talk about it, try to understand
D Em D C D G
It's getting to the point, Getting to the point.
 
(refrain) (Sax solo over refrain)
 
Ending:
G Am G/B
It's getting to the point (getting to the point)
C G Am G/B
Getting to the point (getting to the point)
C G Am G/B
It's getting to the point (getting to the point)
C G
Getting to the point.

How to play Getting To The Point

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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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