Handwritten
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Intro: Am C F (4x)
Verse 1
Am C F
Pull it out, turn it up, what's your favorite song?
Am C F
That's mine, I've been crying to it since I was young
Am C F
I know there's someone out there feeling just like I feel
G
I know they're waiting up, I know they're waiting to heal
Am C
And I've been holding my breath
F
Are you holding your breath
G C G
For too many years to count?
Am F
Too many years to count
[Refrão]
Am C F G
And we waited for the sirens that never come
Am C F
And we only write by the moon
G
Every word handwritten
Am C F
And to ease the loss of youth
G Am
And how many years I've missed you
C F
Pages plead forgiveness
G
Every word handwritten
Am C F (2x)
Verse 2
Am C F
Let it out, let me in, take a hold of my hand
Am C F
There's nothing like another soul that's been cut up the same
Am C F
And did you want to drive without a word in between?
G Am
I can understand, you need a minute to breathe
C F G C
And to sew up the seams after all this defeat
G Am F
All this defeat
[Refrão]
Am C F G
And we waited for the sirens that never come
Am C F
And we only write by the moon
G
Every word handwritten
Am C F
And to ease the loss of youth
G Am
And how many years I've missed you
C F
Pages plead forgiveness
G
Every word handwritten
Bridge/Outro C Am G F (2x)
C Am G F
Here in the dark, I cherish the moonlight
C Am G F C
I'm in love with the way you're in love with the night
Am G F C Am G F
And it travels from heart to limb to pen
C G Am
And we waited for the sirens that never come
F
And we only write by the moon
How to play Handwritten
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 Am. 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.