High speed train - R.E.M.

High speed train

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Am
 
Am C#m G
When I look into your eyes your 'drop like an anchor' eyes.
F E Am
I scudded and clipped the sky just shy of making it.
 
Am C#m G
And you almost got away, I told you I was afraid
F E G
Did I really want to try, you're holding me to my claim
[Refrão] Bm D
I jump on a high speed train, I'll never look back again
F E G
I flail like the antelope who jumped from the building
[Refrão] Am C#m G
and you caught me on the sly you've taken me by surprise.
F E G
you've mirrored my best disguise and turned it back on me.
Chorus(1)
 
Chorus(2):
Bm D
I jump on a high speed train I'll never look back again
F E Am
To Berlin, Kyoto or Marseilles I'd go anywhere for you
 
Am G Am G
ooh-ooh-ooh
Am G F E Am
ooh-ooh-ooh
 
Am C#m G
I'll bring you a big bouquet I picked it myself today
F E G
it compliments your eyes there's love at the end of the line
 
Chorus(1)
Chorus(2)
 
Bm D
And that's what I always knew I'd like to have hung the moon.
F E
I'd wrestle you for a spoon inside your sleeping bag.
F E
Just us, no war, no hate, no past.
F E
It's real. I'm here. I'm yours. I'm fast.
F E
I'm long in the eye I'm cry when I try
Am
I just want to fly just you and I, together

How to play High speed train

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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.

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