Holy Smokes
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Intro: G
verse 1
Bm C G
Is it love, is it hate
C G Bm
I'm a stand there fence, you're a swinging gate
C
If I was a shoe
G Bm
I would walk away
C G
Ohh, walk away
verse 2
Bm C G
I threw at you, a book of love
C G Bm
It said that we might be able to rise above
C
These feelings
G C G Bm
I'm lost and found and kneeling down to pray
C G
Just what do you say when you pray
[Refrão]Em Bm C G
Holy smokes
D
We are fighting
G Bm C G D
In that bag of miracles and lightning
Em C Bm
Is there anything in there to make this dark night
D
A little less frightening
G C G
The way we fall apart
C D
Ohh, is busting up my heart
verse 3
G Bm C G
This sad song stays on my mind
C G Bm
All crossed out and underlined
C G Bm
Hiding there afraid that I might find
C G C Bm
The worst thing is how you are so beautiful and kind
C G
When I am leaving you behind
[Refrão]Em Bm C G
Holy smokes
D
We are fighting
G Bm C G D
In that bag of miracles and lightning
Em C Bm
Is there anything in there to make this dark night
D
A little less frightening
G C G
The way we fall apart
C D G C G
Ohh, the way we fall apart
D G C G
Is busting up my heart
D G C G
Ohh, that's the way we fall apart______
How to play Holy Smokes
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 G. 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.