Killing Time
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Capo 2
(No CAPO= F#m, Bm, D, A, E)
Em Am
Em Am
What if you're here when I'm not ready?
Em C G Am
What if I'm not willing to listen?
Em Am
I hope these devils never leave me
Em C G
Cause I keep taking what they're giving
C G Am Em
Right now it feels like killing time
C G Am Em
I'm running from the shadow of my former shadow's life
C G D Am
Sometimes I wonder if I was ever really there?
C G Am Em
Right now it feels like killing time
Em Am
Lately I've been thinking about
Em C G Am
Just who I'm supposed to be
Em Am
There are lines forming on my hands and face
Em C G
Before today I have never seen
C G Am Em
Right now it feels like killing time
C G Am Em
I'm running from the shadow of my former shadow's life
C G D Am
Sometimes I wonder if I was ever really there?
C G Am
Right now it feels like killing time
C D
Em Am
Killing time, oh
C D
Killing time, oh
Em Am
Oh
C G Am Em
Right now it feels like killing time
C G Am Em
I'm running from the shadow of my former shadow's life
C G D Am
Sometimes I wonder if I was never really there?
C G Am
Right now it feels like killing time
Em Am
How to play Killing Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.