I Built You A Tower B
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[Verso 1] (big)
C
I built you a tower in my mind
C
A place that no one else would ever find
C
'Cause I needed you contained
D#
You'd run circles 'round my brain
A#
Until I could not think of anything else
[Verso 2](same as v1 chords)
C
At first the silence felt like an old friend
C
We were estranged for many years but made amends
C
But into that empty space
D#
My fears began to race
A#
Until I could not think of anything else
[Refrão](keys and bass, bass stays on D# with some octaves)
G#
I'm learning how to
G
Live without you
D#
But these ruminations
Are all about you
[Verso 3]
C
I thought that I could keep you locked away
C
That in this soundless spire was where you'd stay
C
But there was no cage or shape
D#
That you could not escape
A#
What a fool I was to think I was safe
[Refrão] (bass on D#, breakdown)
G#
I'm learning how to
C
Live without you
But these ruminations
C
Are all about you
F
And it makes me tired
D#
So tired
G#
I'm learning how to
G
Live without you
D#
But these ruminations
Are all about you
{Instrumental}(G transition note between G# and C)
G# C
Outro
G#
It makes me tired
C
So tired
G#
It makes me tired
C
So tired
C
It makes me tired
So tired
C
It makes me tired
So tired
END ON B
How to play I Built You A Tower B
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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.