If I Could Fly
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F A#5 A5 G5 F5 C
If I could fly, I'd be coming right back home to you,
F A#5 A5 G5 F5 C
I think I might give up everything, just ask me to.
Dm A#
Pay attention, I hope that you listen
F C
'cause I let my guard down.
Dm A# F C
Right now I'm completely defenseless.
A# F C Dm
For your eyes only I showed you my heart,
A# F C Dm
For when you're lonely, and forget who you are.
A# F A7 Dm
I'm missing half of me when we're apart,
A# F A# F | A# | F |
now you know me, for your eyes only.
F
For your eyes only.
F A#5 A5 G5 F5 C
I've got scars, even though they can't always be seen.
F A#5 A5 G5 F5 C
And pain gets hard, but now you're here and I don't feel a thing.
Dm A#
Pay attention, I hope that you listen
F C
'cause I let my guard down.
Dm A# F C
Right now I'm completely defenseless.
A# F C Dm
For your eyes only I showed you my heart,
A# F C Dm
For when you're lonely, and forget who you are.
A# F A7 Dm
I'm missing half of me when we're apart,
A# F A# F
now you know me, for your eyes only.
A# F
For your eyes only.
Dm A# F
I can feel your heart beside of mine,
A7
I feel it, I feel it.
Dm A# F
I've been going out of my mind,
A7
I feel it, I feel it.
Dm A# F
Know that I'm just wasting time,
A7 A# F C
and I hope you don't run from me.
A# F C Dm
For your eyes only I showed you my heart,
A# F C Dm
For when you're lonely, and forget who you are.
A# F A7 Dm
I'm missing half of me when we're apart,
A# F A# F
now you know me, for your eyes only.
A# F C Dm
For your eyes only I showed you my heart,
A# F C Dm
For when you're lonely, and forget who you are.
A# F A7 Dm
I'm missing half of me when we're apart,
A# F A# F | A# | F
Now you know me, for your eyes only.
A# F
For your eyes only.
C F
For your eyes only.
How to play If I Could Fly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.