Icarus
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Intro
Am
You sold your soul for some views on the internet
E
Gave your life for a half pack of cigarettes
F
Only going higher
Climbing ever skyward
E
Icarus died drugged up in a diner
[Verso 1]
Am
Darling, won't you come into the light
E
Oh I've been calling out your name into the night
F
The ink black darkness is trying to suffocate
E
The fire in your eyes
You can't run for your whole life
Am
At night you numb it
All the pain you love to hate
E
But it's just stalling
All the debts you've yet to pay
F
The devil's all in
And with a smile on his face
E
You'll sign away
N.C.
All the red that's in your vins
[Refrão]
Am
You sold your soul for some views on the intrnet
E
Gave your life for a half pack of cigarettes
F
Only going higher
Climbing ever skyward
E
Icarus died drugged up in a diner
Am
Trade your friends for the fame and the followers
E
Spend your rent on a bender in Hollywood
F
Air is getting lighter
Sun is getting brighter
E
Icarus died drugged up in a diner
[Verso 2]
Am
Baby you've been getting famous
E
Drugs will keep you sane
Till you wake up on the pavement
F
What ya gonna lose so you can entertain us
E
27's coming and she's running out of patience
Am
Oh no
My dear
E
Too worried about your reputation
F
Crystal clear
E
You're drowning in your fear
[Refrão]
Am
You sold your soul for some views on the intrnet
E
Gave your life for a half pack of cigarettes
F
Only going higher
Climbing ever skyward
E
Icarus died drugged up in a diner
Am
Trade your friends for the fame and the followers
E
Spend your rent on a bender in Hollywood
F
Air is getting lighter
Sun is getting brighter
E
Icarus died drugged up in a diner
Interlude
Am E F E (x2)
Outro
Am
You sold your soul for some views on the internet
E
Gave your life for a half pack of cigarettes
F
Only going higher
Climbing ever skyward
E
Icarus died drugged up in a diner
How to play Icarus
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 Am. 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.