In The Middle
View chords used in this chart
Chords used: Am, C, Em, G
Verse: C, Em, C, Em, Am, Em
Chorus: Am, C, G, C, G, Em, C
C
The river is white
C Em
It's tangled and dry
C Em
But I still remember you here
Am
Swimming
Em C
In the middle
C
A red bird sings
C Em
From the sycamore tree
C Em
Some kind of eloquent echo
Am
I live
Em C
In the middle
Am C
The shadows and leaves
C G
Unlock my heart
G C
Just like a key
C (adds a G note, 6th string third fret)
Like a key
C G Em C
And bring you right back home to me
C
All of the years
C Em
I have spent here
C Em
I have never wandered
Am
I live
Em C
In the middle
Am C
The way you sing
C G
Unlocks my heart
G C
Just like a key
C (+G note)
Like a key
C G Em C
And brings you right back home to me
C G Em C
And brings you right back home to me
How to play In The Middle
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.