Great Expectation
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Intro:
Bm A Gmaj7 A
[Verso 1]
Bm
In my head, you lay down next to me
A
Kiss my lips, hold me carefully
Gmaj7 A
Say goodbye and feel all the withdrawals
Bm
But it's not the same, in reality
A
I say your name, but you dont get back to me
Gmaj7 A
Till you got something you need me for
[Refrão]
G
So I sing just to know I'm alive
D
And I cry all the tears I couldn't cry
F#7
If happiness is just an illusion
Bm A
You were the best I ever had
G
If you cant be what I want
D
And the things you say are true
F#7 Bm A
All I need is the great expectation of you
Em
Expectation of you
[Verso 2]
Bm
The tracks of my tears go back for years
A G
When I was young, I've always had the fears one would lave
A
So I held on so long
Bm
But to each thir own, you come and go a lot
A
It's black and white, but I go back and change the plot
G Em
Just to have ya in the way I want
[Refrão]
G
So I sing just to know I'm alive (I sing just)
D
And I cry all the tears I couldn't cry (I cry all the tears)
F#7
If happiness is just an illusion
Bm A
You were the best I ever had
G
If you can't be what I want (Be what I want)
D
And the things you say are true (Are true, are true)
F#7 Bm A
All I need is the great expectation of you, oh
[Ponte]
G
Cry my tears and let 'em dry (Mm, expectation of you)
D
Cry my tears and testify
F#7
You exist inside my mind
Bm A D A
You, so
[Refrão]
N.C.
So I sing just to know I'm alive
D
And I cry all the tears I couldnt cry (I cry all the tears)
F#7
If happiness is just an illusion
Bm
You were the best I ever had (Best I had)
G
If you cant be what I want (Be what I want)
D
And the things you say are true (Are true, are true)
F#7 Bm F#7
All I need is the great expectation of you
Outro:
D E7
All I need is
Gm
All I need is you
How to play Great Expectation
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.