He Tried To Escape
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[Intro ]- E
E
He tried to escape once in a balloon.
E
He tried to escape once in a balloon.
A E
On the foggiest day he decided not to stay.
F#m B C#m
The ground below held his wife not long ago.
F#m B E
And through the fog the ground, it disappeared.
Instrumental - F#m B C#m
F#m B C#m
F#m B E
E
He felt he had made it and starts to come down.
E
A crowd of people that followed were cheering loud.
A E
But then something went wrong and he couldn't get back in the air.
F#m B C#m
And when he landed just inside the gates,
F#m B E
The monocle men carried him away.
Instrumental + Ending - F#m B C#m
F#m B C#m
F#m B C#m
F#m B E
How to play He Tried To Escape
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.