Having Wings
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Introdução: Bm Am G Bm Bbm Am G
Bm C G
I heard a street singer play a song I knew
Bm Bbm Am G
It brought me closer to you
Bm C G
I heard a street singer play a song I call my own
Bm Bbm Am G
It brought me to my childhood home
C Bm Am G D
Did you go back from where you came?
C Bm Am G D
If I get there, will they have my name?
C Bm Am G D
If they don't, I'll only have myself to blame
C G D C G
For all these things, true happiness is having wings
Bm C G
Life is a blurry-eyed, heavy-hearted whirlwind of a storm
Bm Bbm Am G
Some things just hurt too much to cry
Bm C G
Memories are like shadows the light won't make disappear
Bm Bbm Am G
I still see you smiling with your eyes
C Bm Am G D
Did you go back from where you came?
C Bm Am G D
If I get there, will they have my name?
C Bm Am G D
If they don't, I'll only have myself to blame
C G D C G
For all these things, true happiness is having wings
Solo:
Bm C G Bm Bbm Am G
Bm C G Bm Bbm Am G
C Bm Am G D
Did you go back from where you came?
C Bm Am G D
If I get there, will they have my name?
C Bm Am G D
If they don't, I'll only have myself to blame
C G D C G
For all these things, true happiness is having wings
2x:
D C G
True happiness is having wings
How to play Having Wings
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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.