Les Artistes
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Intro: F#m E
F#m E
What I'm searching for
F#m E
To tell it straight, I'm trying to build a wall
F#m E
Walking by myself
F#m E
Down avenues that reek of time to kill
F#m E
If you see me, keep going be a pass-by waver
F#m E
Build me up, bring me down just leave me out, you name-dropper
F#m E
Stop trying to catch my eye I see you good, you forced faker
F#m E
Just make it easy You're my enemy, you fast-talker
A E F#m
I can say I'll hope it will be worth what I give up
A E F#m C#m
If I could stand up mean for the things that I believe
A E F#m
I can say I'll hope it will be worth what I give up
A E F#m C#m
If I could stand up mean for the things that I believe
F#m E
What am I here for?
F#m E
I left my home to disappear is all
F#m E
I'm here for myself
F#m E
Not to know you, I don't need no one else
F#m E
Fit in so good the hope is that you cannot see me later
F#m E
You don't know me I am an introvert, an excavator
F#m E
I'm duckin' out for now a face in dodgy elevators
F#m E
Creep up and suddenly I found myself an innovator
A E F#m
I can say I'll hope it will be worth what I give up
A E F#m C#m
If I could stand up mean for the things that I believe
A E F#m
I can say I'll hope it will be worth what I give up
A E F#m C#m
If I could stand up mean for the things that I believe
F#m E
Change, change, change, change I want to get up out
F#m E
of my skin tell you what, if I can shake it I'm-a
F#m E A
make this, something worth dreaming of
A E F#m
I can say I'll hope it will be worth what I give up
A E F#m C#m
If I could stand up mean for the things that I believe
A E F#m
I can say I'll hope it will be worth what I give up
A E F#m C#m
If I could stand up mean for the things that I believe
How to play Les Artistes
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 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.