Hailstorm
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Intro: G#m
G#m (E)
Running out of time better get out or get in Days are slipping by I won’t wait to begin
(G#m) (C#m) D#
’Cos I’m losing all my feathers in the wind
G#m E
Digging out a memory of who I was before Of how I got involved in this endless war
C#m D#
The ones who win don’t always need it more
G#m E
I’m ready for release I’m waiting for the pain to come
C#m D# C#m B G#m
I’m begging to believe Hailstorms coming, baby bring it on
G#m E
I’m waiting for the blow I’m reaching out to take what’s mine
C#m D#
Whichever way it rolls I’ll dance my way through hailstorms any time
G#m / G#m / B / G#m
G#m E
Staring in a mirror doesn’t get you very far The people that I’m looking for are out in the dark
G#m C#m D#
Under city lights you don’t see many stars
G#m E
Crushing out a cigarette is all that I’ve done Called in all my favours, watched my bridges burn
C#m D#
I’m stepping out, never to return
G#m E
*I’m ready for release I’m waiting for the pain to come
C#m D# C#m B G#m
I’m begging to believe Hailstorms coming, baby bring it on
G#m E
I’m waiting for the blow I’m reaching out to take what’s mine
C#m D#
Whichever way it rolls I’ll dance my way through hailstorms any time
G#m / E / C#m / D# x2
(*)
E C#m
I’ll dance my way through hailstorms any time
D# G#m
dance my way through hailstorms any time
Outro / G#m
How to play Hailstorm
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m. 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.