Laces
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[Intro ]
C Cmaj7 Csus2 C
Am Asus2 Am7 Am
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6
G7 G6 G G7 G6
C Cmaj7 Csus2 C
Am Asus2 Am7 Am
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6
G7 G6 G G7 G6
[Verso 1]
C Cmaj7 Csus2 C
We walked side by side
Am Asus2 Am7 Am
You stumbled behind
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6
Waiting for your
G7 G6 G G7 G6 C Cmaj7
Peace of mind
Csus2 C Am Asus2
But you thought it would never come
Am7 Am
You thought that I was
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6
Someone who knew you
G7 G6 G G7 G6
'Cause I was just oblivious that you wouldn't be true
[Refrão]
C Cmaj7 Csus2 C
You said that this one would stay
Am Asus2 Am7 Am
But you turned away
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6
From me while setting out your paces
G7 G6 G G7 G6
Clearly not that well as you kept tripping on your laces
Instrumental
C Cmaj7 Csus2 C
Am Asus2 Am7 Am
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6
G7 G6 G G7 G6
[Refrão]
C Cmaj7 Csus2 C
You were sat over there
Am Asus2 N.C.
Looking beautiful with sequins in your hair
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6
Oh please, God, don't do this
G7 G6 G G7 G6
Why did anybody say that ignorance was bliss
C Cmaj7 Csus2 C
You said that this one would stay
Am Asus2 Am7 Am
But you turned away
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6
From me while setting out your paces
G7 G6 G G7 G6
Clearly not that well as you kept tripping on your laces
Solo
C Cmaj7 Csus2 C
Am Asus2 Am7 Am
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6
G7 G6 G G7 G6
[Refrão]
C Cmaj7 Csus2 C
You said that this one would stay
Am Asus2 Am7 Am
But you turned away
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6
From me while setting out your paces
G7 G6 G G7 G6
Clearly not that well as you kept tripping on your laces
C Cmaj7 Csus2 C
You said that this one would last
Am Asus2 Am7 Am
So why is it stuck in the past
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6
You said it was a misinterpretation
G7 G6 G N.C.
As I gave you the last of my strawberry laces
How to play Laces
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 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.