Idols
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Capo 1
Intro: C
F Am C G
I am so like a bird in flight, I try to build my home
F Am C G
I set my eyes on anything that shines and tells me it will make me whole
F Am C G
I stack the walls surrounding me with promises and pretty things
F An G
But when I see what winter brings, I fly
Am F C
And as it turns out, this fickle heart in my chest
G
Sometimes it beats for everything but what is best
Am F C
But when I turn down this voice I hear in my head
G Am
I give you room to speak and offer life instead
F C G Am
So take all of these idols, all of these idols and lay them to rest
F C G
So take all of these idols, all of my idols
F Am C G
And all this time, addicted I, desperate for more and more
F Am C G
I chase the high but every single time, I come down lower than before
F Am C G
These empty words are on repeat and I can see they’re killing me
F Am G
But still I find that I believe the lies
Am F C
And as it turns out, this fickle heart in my chest
G
Sometimes it beats for everything but what is best
Am F C
But when I turn down this voice I hear in my head
G Am
I give you room to speak and offer life instead
F C G Am
So take all of these idols, all of these idols and lay them to rest
F C G
So take all of these idols, all of my idols
Am C G Am C G
I am a well run dry, I am a clouded, starless sky
Am C G Am C G
Without Your breath of life I would surely die
Am C G
But You gave your life for mine
Am F C
And as it turns out, this fickle heart in my chest
G
Sometimes it beats for everything but what is best
Am F C
But when I turn down this voice I hear in my head
G Am
I give you room to speak and offer life instead
F C
And as it turns out, this fickle heart in my chest
G
Sometimes it beats for everything but what is best
Am F C
But when I turn down this voice I hear in my head
G Am
I give you room to speak and offer life instead
F C G Am
So take all of these idols, all of these idols and lay them to rest
F C G Am
So take all of these idols, all of my idols yeah yeah
F C G Am
So take all of these idols, all of my idols and lay them to rest
F C G
So take all of these idols, all of my idols yeah
*Instrumental: | F Am | C G | F Am | G |
How to play Idols
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 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.