Heavens Got A Back Door
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Intro:
Am X5
G C
[Verso 1]
Am C
Out of walls I heard the voices of the preacher
Am C G
Telling me all the reasons why I'd die alone
Am C
I've never been your perfect son nor favorite daughter
Am C G
So I sit and dwell on all the things I know are wrong
[Pré-Refrão]
F Am
I don't wait, I don't wait for it
G
To be gone
[Refrão]
F
I'm through feeling sorry
F G
For the things that I can't choose
Am
If I made it this far being who I am
G F
Maybe heaven's got a back door, too
F
When will I stop running
F G
From the things I know are true
Am
If I made it this far being who I am
Maybe heaven's got a back door, too
[Pós-Refrão]
Am
Ooh Ooh Ooh
Am
Heaven's got a back door too
[Verso 2]
Am C
I've never been on the same sidewalk as a steeple
Am C G
May we take notice in regard to the unknown
Am C
I don't know whether to the press me farther or the people
Am C G
I've never been a perfect soul, no
[Pré-Refrão]
F Am
Hide and wait, hide and wait for it
G
To be gone
[Refrão]
F
I'm through feeling sorry
F G
For the things that I can't choose
Am
If I made it this far being who I am
G F
Maybe heaven's got a back door, too
F
When will I stop running
F G
From the things I know are true
Am
If I made it this far being who I am
Maybe heaven's got a back door, too
[Pós-Refrão]
Am
Ooh Ooh Ooh
Am
Heaven's got a back door, too
[Ponte]
Am Em C
It's not your time to go and waste it
Am C G
And it's all about your timing
Am Em C
But I'll wake up to leaves on the ceiling
Am E
And I wonder why you stay
E
In the first place
[Refrão]
F
I'm through feeling sorry
F G
For the things that I can't choose
Am
If I made it this far being who I am
G F
Maybe heaven's got a back door, too
F
When will I stop running
F C
From the things I know are true
Am
If I made it this far being who I am
Maybe heaven's got a back door, too
[Pós-Refrão]
Am
Ooh Ooh Ooh
Am C Am C
You know heaven's got a back door too, and I say
Am
Ooh Ooh Ooh
C G Am
Heaven's got a back door too
How to play Heavens Got A Back Door
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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.