It Seems
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Intro:
C Em D
verse 1
C Em
Alone in the room, TV on
D C
Like the white screen his life's gone
Em
A moving shell, a wandering ghost
D C
A shadow of a man who nobody knows
Em
He hardly speaks when you say his name
D C
He's just embarrassed to say
Em
Anything to anyone
[Refrão] G C
In his mind there's no way out
Em D C
He said he wants to die (There's no way out)
Em
He wonders how anyone survives
D C Em D
Being overlooked and trite
verse 2
C
As seasons change
And trees grow bare
Em
Reflection's a stranger
D
Back it won't stare
C
It's like everybody else
Em
Just too busy for his simple self
D
His simple self
C
He walks 13 blocks to the city's cross
Em
Puts dust on his knees
D
Prays for a god that doesn't leave
C
It's lonely here in hell
Em
He prays to be somebody else
[Refrão] G C
In his mind there's no way out
Em D C
He said he wants to die (There's no way out)
Em
He wonders how anyone survives
D C
Being overlooked and trite
Em D
He said he wants to die
C
And he wonders why
Em
He wonders how anyone survives
D C
Being overlooked and trite
Bridge
D
In sand he sinks to his knees
G Em
Mobile world around, just out of reach
F
Tears rolling down his cheeks
D
He has to believe, believe in himself
C
Put up, hold out
Em
Break down, scream loud
D
Wave fists, and shout
It's done
C
It's done
Stand tall, prove all
Em
Push on, now you see
D
It's your life, It's your fight
Live free, don't hide
Outro
C
You've got to believe
Em D
You've got to believe
C
You've got to believe
Em D
You've got to believe
C (Hold Chord)
You've got to believe
How to play It Seems
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.