Inch Of Rope
View chords used in this chart
Instrumental
G C G C G D
Em C G C G D
D G
I remember when we dreamed in motion
D G
We were children singing vinyl dreams
D Em C G
I remember when the souls projected on silver screens
D G
We lie awake and hear the chimneys breathing
D G
Heard the prayers of those highway choirs
D Em
Every night turned into years forgotten
C G
Every inch turned into miles
G C G
I know you can't trust yourself
C G D
You can't trust yourself with an inch of rope
Em C G
And I know those words burn like hell
C G D
Those words burn like hell when they're in your throat, when they're in your throat
Instrumental
G C G C G D
Em C G C G D
D G
In my sleep I heard a siren singing
D G
We forgot that we were lovers lost
D Em
In the sea amidst tidal waters
C G
Throwing us against the rocks
D G
You've been drowning in an unknown ocean
D G
Hemispheres away from anyone
D Em
Now the dream is just a fading sign
C G
Of your innocence undone
G C G
I know you can't trust yourself
C G D
You can't trust yourself with an inch of rope
Em C G
And I know those words burn like hell
C G D
Those words burn like hell when they're in your throat, when they're in your throat
G C G
Honey, you are someone else
C G D
You are someone else with every wind that blows
Em C G
But I'll be every knot you need
C G D
When you're lost at sea with an inch of rope
Em C G
Yes, I'll be every knot you need
C G D
When you're lost at sea with an inch of rope
Without an inch of hope
Instrumental
G C G C G D
Em C G C G D
G C G
I know you can't trust yourself
C G D
You can't trust yourself with an inch of rope
Em C G
And I know those words burn like hell
C G D
Those words burn like hell when they're in your throat, when they're in your throat
How to play Inch Of Rope
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.