I Can't Fly
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[Refrão]
A D7
I, I can’t fly
B7
Just look at me
E D7
It ain’t even a goddamn possibility
verse 1
A D7
Oh and I, I know that Saturdays, they are a bust
B7
They’re over when you wake up
E D7
And immediately you’re drunk
verse 2
A D7
Oh I, oh oh I love so she can break my heart
B7
Love’s over when it’s ending
E7 D7
But it’s ending from the start
[Refrão]
A D7
Oh and I, (mmhmm) I can’t fly
B7
Just look at me
E7 D7
Ain’t even a goddamn possibility
Bridge
C#m Fm
Oh, but when I was younger
A F#m
Oh those songs, they seemed so real
B7
But now I’m just a little bit Older!
B7
Oh, and now I’m just a little bit Older!
E E7
And I know, Lord I know, I know that they lied
verse 3
A D7
Oh I, I know that parties, they are a drag
B7
The girls all think you’re no good
E7 D7
When you want them so bad
[Refrão]
A D7
Oh and I, I can’t fly
B7
Just look at me
E D7
It ain’t even a goddamn possibility
Bridge
C#m Fm
But when I was younger
A F#m
Those songs seemed so real
B7
But now I’m just a little bit (Older!)
B7
And now I’m just a little bit (Wiser!)
E E7
And I know, Lord I know, that they lied
Outro
A
Oh why do they do it?
G#m
Oh why do they lie?
G F#m
Oh and why do I keep asking myself and wondering why?
D Dm B
When I know that they thought that it was true
E
Ooohh, they thought it was true
A
Oh why do they do it?
G#m
Oh why do the lie?
G F#m
Oh and why do I keep asking myself and wondering why?
D Dm A
When I know that they thought it was true
How to play I Can't Fly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.