Human Nature
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Intro: Ab7+ Cm Bb Fm 2x
Ab7+ Cm Bb Eb
Beyond the bright lights you might find
Ab7+
Some peace of mind.
Cm Bb Fm
But don't forget what hides inside
Those fine facades.
Ab7+ Cm Bb
Cities growing in no time
Eb Ab7+
Children learning to forget
Cm Bb
Hope you get what you need
Eb Ab7+
Before we waste it
Ab7+ Cm
Together we will praise you,
Bb
but never aid you
Fm
We'll let the world collapse in two
Ab7+ Cm
We call it human nature
Bb Fm
as if there's nothing we could do
Ab7+ Cm Bb Eb
I wrote a song for you to dance
Ab7+
Into the night, night, night,
Cm Bb Fm
I wished the snow inside the glass
would never melt
Ab7+ Cm Bb
Cross your fingers, hold your breath
Eb Ab7+
'Cause we're gonna waste it all
Ab7+ Cm
Together we will praise you,
Bb
But never aid you.
Fm
We'll let the world collapse in two
Ab7+ Cm
We call it human nature
Bb Fm
as if there's nothing left to do
Ab7+ Cm Bb
Cross your fingers, hold your breath
Eb Ab7+
'Cause we're gonna waste it all
Ab7+ Cm
Together we will praise you
Bb Fm
as if there's nothing we could do
Cm Bb (Ab Fm)
Cm Bb (Ab Fm)
Cm Gm Ab Fm Bb Bb/D
Cm Gm Ab Fm Bb Bb/D
Ab7+ Cm Bb
Cross your fingers, hold your breath
Eb Ab7+
'Cause we're gonna waste it all
Ab7+ Cm Bb
Cross your fingers, hold your breath
Eb Ab7+
'Cause we're gonna waste it all
Ab7+ Cm
Together we will praise you
Bb Fm
as if there's nothing we could do oh, oh
How to play Human Nature
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab7. 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.