Glasnost
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E F#m A
E F#m A
E F#m Bsus4
Asus2 Asus2 E E
Asus2 Asus2 E E
When did life get so, get so complicated
Asus2 Asus2 E E
When did life start, start accelerating
F#m
Make life slower
Asus2
Stop life growing
E F#m A
If we can still fall in love
E F#m A
If we can still fall in love
E Bsus4 Asus2 Asus2 E E
Embrace with us - make your own glasnost
Asus2 Asus2 E E
And in defeat, cling to these words so clear
Asus2 Asus2 E E
Humiliations not easily understood
F#m
Onto the future
Asus2
Such messages are burned
E F#m A
If we can still fall in love
E F#m A
If we can still fall in love
E Bsus4
Embrace with us - make your own glasnost
Solo: G#m F#m G#m F#m
G#m F#m Asus2
E F#m A
If we can still fall in love
E F#m A
If we can still fall in love
E Bsus4
Embrace with us - make your own glasnost
E F#m A
If we can still fall in love
E F#m A
If we can still fall in love
E F# A
Embrace with us - make your own glasnost
How to play Glasnost
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.