Hanging By A Thread
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Intro: C Em C Em
Verse
C Em
I feel like a fast train only going one way
C Em
And with all the baggage I don't know if I can brake
F C G
I wanna go back to the station
G F C G
Where I left you without saying
[Refrão]
C
I've been hanging by a thread
Am
Don't want to live with the regret
Em F
Knowing that there's still a chance
C Am
Every single word you said is on repeat in my head
Em F
And the future we had planned
Am G C F
Don't leave me here I'm running out of breath
F C
Hanging by a thread
C Em
Verse
C Em
Every time the train stops I am tempted to jump off
C Em
I may have burned the bridge down but I can still swim across
F C G
And I'll run back to the station
G F C G
Where I left you without saying
[Refrão]
C
I've been hanging by a thread
Am
Don't want to live with the regret
Em F
Knowing that there's still a chance
C Am
Every single word you said is on repeat in my head
Em F
And the future we had planned
C
I've been hanging by a thread
Am
Don't want to live with the regret
Em F
Knowing that there's still a chance
C Am
Every single word you said is on repeat in my head
Em F
And the future we had planned
Am G C
Don't leave me here I'm running out of breath
F C
Hanging by a thread
C Em
Em
Hanging by a thread
How to play Hanging By A Thread
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.