Gloria (acoustic)
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Intro: Em - C - G - C x2
Em C
You've got this thing in your mind and it's all for the best
G C Em
I've got this thing in mind and it starts from the chest beating
C G
Force feeding lines meaning I'm out of time
Em C G
Time was a thing that we thought was a thing that we had
C Em
I'm getting waist high, I'm half full, starting to flood
C G C
I don't want this thing to overflow
G
If you believe what's said in secret
C G
Say yes to me when I ask you now
G
Do you want to dance tonight?
G
Do you want to cross the line?
Bm/F# C/G
Well I tripped and I fell and landed straight at your feet
C/G
From down here I'd say the line's looking blurry to none
Interlude: Em - C - G - C x2
G C G
Well blurry lines in my eyes make me willing to cross
G
But blurry minds make me feel uneasy
G C G C
Heart warming, sweet talking reasons I'm over the line
Em C G
Lying alone feels wrong but it's all for the best
G
It could be worse, we could both be lying
G C
Even with miles of rope, I still wouldn't have a hope
G
If I started going down by the head
Bm/F#
But you're a lifeboat, safe and stable
C/G
Let me in, a sail away for two
G
Do you want to dance tonight?
G
Do you want to cross the line?
Bm/F# C/G
Well I tripped and I fell and landed straight at your feet
C/G
From down here I'd say the line's looking blurry to none
Interlude: G - Cadd9 - G - Cadd9
Ohhhs
Em - C - Em - C x4
Bm/F#
If you believe what's said in secret
C/G
Say yes to me when I ask you now
G C
Do you want to dance tonight?
G C
Do you want to cross the line?
G
Well I tripped and I fell and landed straight at your feet
Cadd9
From down here I'd say the line's looking blurry to none
G C
Do you want to dance tonight?
G C
Do you want to cross the line?
Bm/F#
Well I tripped and I fell and landed straight at your feet
C/G G
From down here I'd say the line's looking blurry to none
How to play Gloria (acoustic)
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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.