Iris
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Intro: D9/B E4sus G G7+ (2x)
D D9/B G
And I'd give up forever to touch you
D9/B A7/4 G
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
D D9/B G
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
D9/B A7/4 G
And I don't wanna go home right now
D D9/B G
And all I can taste is this moment
D9/B A7/4 G
And all I can breathe is your life
D D9/B G
And sooner or later it's over
D9/B A7/4 G
I just don't want to miss you tonight
[Refrão] D9/B A7/4 G
And I don't want the world to see me
D9/B A G
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
D9/B A G
When everything's made to be broken
D9/B A G
I just want you to know who I am
D9/B E4sus G G7+ D9/B E4sus D9/B G G7+
D D9/B G
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
D9/B A G
Or the moment of truth in your lies
D D9/B G
When everything feels like the movies
D9/B A G
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive
[Refrão] D9/B A7/4 G
And I don't want the world to see me
D9/B A G
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
D9/B A G
When everything's made to be broken
D9/B A G
I just want you to know who I am
D9/B D9/C# D9 Em7/B D9 G D9/B D9
D9/C# D9 D9/B A7/4 G D9/B E4sus D9/B
G G7+ D9/B E4sus D9/B G G7+ D9/B
E4sus D9/B G G7+ D9/B E4sus G D9/B
G6 D9/B G6 D9/F# D9/B D9/C# D9 D9/C#
G G/F# D9/B A7/4 G D9/B D9/C#
D9 D9/B A7/4 G6 D9/B D9/C# D9 D9/B A7/4 G
How to play Iris
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 D9/B. 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.