Hidden Away
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Intro
C F C Am7 F C
[Verso 1]
C F C
Dear home, I see the plane
Am7 F C
I checked my bags, and I felt the weight
F C
I need a place where I can sort it out
Am7 F C
If you can't see me, I can't let you down
Instrumental
C F C Am7 F C
[Verso 2]
C F C
I've traded in for this hallowed ground
Am7 F C
These shattered streets full of empty sounds
F C
Lonely men out of their minds
Am7 F C
Desperation dressed in suits and ties
[Refrão]
F Am G F
And ohhh I spent the longest time feeling afraid
Am G F
I cursed the winter winds that begged me to change
Am7 G F
Where I could always find something to blame
F F C F C Am7 F C
I spent my darkest nights hidden awaaaay
[Verso 3]
C F C
Now I'm headed south to a different scene
Am7 F C
All the while hoping you'll wait for me
F C
There's a part of me still hanging on
Am7 F C
Like a worn out thread to the loneliest song
[Refrão]
F Am G F
And ohhh I spent the longest time feeling afraid
Am G F
I cursed the winter winds that begged me to change
Am G F
Where I could always find something to blame
F F C F C Am F C
I spent my darkest nights hidden awaaaay
Am
When it all breaks
G F
When it all breaks down
C
I'll call to you
G
Oh
Am
And when it all feels
G F
When it all feels numb
F
I'll call to you
F
I'll call you
[Refrão]
F Am G F
And ohhh I spent the longest time feeling afraid
Am G F
I cursed the winter winds that begged me to change
Am G F
Where I could always find something to blame
F F C F C Am F C
I spent my darkest nights hidden awaaaay
Outro
C F C Am F C
How to play Hidden Away
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 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.