Illuminate
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Intro D
verse 1
Bm G D A Bm
At first I was the dark side of the blade, stay inside and be still
G D A
Maybe they'll think I'm still the same and nobody will notice
Bm A A/F# G A
If I break down, break down inside
Bm A Bm D A
I break down, break down
Pre-Chorus
Bm A A/F# G A
Shake me 'till I wake I know I'm brave I know I'm braver than this
Bm A Bm D A
Break this bond I've made I'll illuminate, illuminate
A
Watch me, I'll illuminate
[Refrão]Bm A Bm G G D A
I am one million colours in one, I am one, one in a million
Bm A Bm G G D A
I am one million colours in one, I am one, one in a million
Bm A Bm G G D A
Watch me I'll illuminate
Bm A Bm G G D A
verse 2
Bm G D A
And have you ever held silence like a knife to protect yourself from
Bm G D A
feeling something you know will burn inside, Oh
Bm A A/F# G A
Well I was on fire, on fire all the time
Bm A Bm D A
Now I'm just alive, alive, Watch me, I'll illuminate
Chorus
Bridge
G Bm D A
But I'm spinnin' in slow motion, I am aluminous like this
G Bm D A
I'm spinnin' in slow motion, I am aluminous like this
G Bm A A
I'm spinnin' in slow motion, I am aluminous like this
G Bm A A
I'm spinnin' in slow motion, Watch me I'll illuminate
Chorus
How to play Illuminate
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 D. 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.