Humming Of A Waxwing
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[Intro ]
C#maj9 C#9 F#maj7 F#maj7(b5)
musical introduction
[Verso 1]
C#maj9 C#9 F#maj7
Huddling in some blueish clothes
F#maj7(b5)
how i wish i could be
C#maj9 C#9 F#maj7
fitting in without this senseless mood
F#maj7(b5)
clinging to my body
C#maj9 C#9 F#maj7
eyeing my soul, deceiving soul
F#maj7(b5)
I might stab its picture
C#maj9 C#9 F#maj7
weary of this spiralling, everlasting guilt
F#maj7(b5)
am i even worth it?
[Refrão]
Fm7 G#/E
I know my bones are showing
G#/D# A#
and my voice is high like a waxwing's
A#m7 D#
but I keep
[Pós-Refrão]
C#maj9 C#9
trying,
F#maj7 F#maj7(b5)
trying
[Verso 2]
C#maj9 C#9 F#maj7
Soundlessly wailing to seem pretty
F#maj7(b5)
with no guys to please me
C#maj9 C#9 F#maj7
Darkening my cheekbones and my tone
F#maj7(b5)
as a cure to fix me
C#maj9 C#9 F#maj7
Sodden pillow case and no lights in
F#maj7(b5)
can't be awake and painless
C#maj9 C#9
Lover, can you come in ?
F#maj7 F#maj7(b5)
Do I seem to be your man ?
[Refrão]
Fm7 G#/E
Oh, and I know, my bones are showing
G#/D# A#
and my voice is high like a waxwing's
A#m7 D#
but I am
[Pós-Refrão]
C#maj9 C#9
trying,
F#maj7 F#maj7(b5)
trying
C#maj9 C#9
(trying,
F#maj7 F#maj7(b5)
trying)
[Ponte]
F#maj7 F#maj7(b5)
I tried to remain
C#maj9 C#9
the girl with the star in her name
F#maj7 F#maj7(b5)
but nothing outshines the joy
{C#maj9}
from being the one i love
C#maj9 C#9 F#maj7 F#maj7(b5)
C#maj9 C#9
ohh-oh-oh-ohhh
F#maj7 F#maj7(b5)
ohh-oh-oh-ohhh
[Refrão]
Fm7 G#/E
I know my bones are showing
G#/D# A#
and my voice is high like a waxwing's
A#m7 D#
and I keep
[Pós-Refrão]
C#maj9 C#9
trying,
F#maj7 F#maj7(b5)
I am trying
C#maj9 C#9
(mhmmm,
F#maj7 F#maj7(b5)
mhmmm)
ends on C#maj9
How to play Humming Of A Waxwing
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#maj9. 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.