Land of a Thousand Words - Scissor Sisters

Land of a Thousand Words

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C G
Another constellation dies
C G
Do what you want 'cause it's your own sky
Dm
Just call me when the phone stops ringing
G
Thanks for coming by
C Bbm5 C
I'm just glad I'm on your good side
G F
Where it's smoldering or freezing
G C
It's never all that easy to decide
 
C G F
This is the land of a thousand words
F Em Dm
But it seems so few are worth the breath to say
G Em
Except I'll be looking after my own world
C Bbm C
And you just keep on saving the day
F Em D
I'll try to stay but it's in vain when you're far
Abm G c
I'm on the run to wherever you are
 
And that's the nature of the chase
 
You fall so far behind you end in first place
 
Pass the torch this time we're running to each's own regret
 
There'sno harm in playing hard to get
 
Boundlessness deceives me
 
Baby you may turn the corner yet
 
This is the land of a thousand words
 
But it seems so few are worth the breath to say
 
Except I'll be looking after my own world
 
And you just keep on saving the day
 
I'll try to stay but it's in vain when you're far
 
I'm on the run to wherever you are
 
I'm a gonna do everything I say
 
Tried to stay but time's running out
 
But now I'm on my way

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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.

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