Lets Get Out Of The Romance
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F# G#m E
So I managed to make myself cold,
F#
Just like I wanted to.
G#m E
So I managed to be buried in snow.
F# G#m
I thought that wearing white
E
Would make me good,
F#
Bring out my eyes,
G#m E
I thought virtue could be mine.
F# G#m
We already know that there's no rock
E
To buy the things we need to live,
F#
So we must open our mouths,
G#m E F# G#m
And close our eyes, and tilt back our heads
E
And lift up our arms.
F# G#m E
F# G#m
Travelling north to winter nights
E
Was how I planned on getting pure
F# G#m E
And frozen white, soft and snakey northern lights.
F# G#m
I stood, and yes, I managed
E
To wash my face there in the snow,
F#
Clean the crud from my eyes
G#m E
And gasp and see
F# G#m E F# G#m E
dawn... dawning.
F# G#m E
The first rays of light coming over the hill
Clearly belted out.
F# G#m
… Let's get out of the romance.
E
Let's get out of the romance.
F# G#m
But still I had my hopes
E
Of how picturesque I would be
F# G#m E
Watching the sunrise, so the sun surprised.
F#
It was on the other side. I gasped,
G#m E
I turned and re-opened my eyes
F# G#m E
And felt size rise
F# G#m
To clear and towering words.
E
I sang along...
F# G#m
Let's get out of the romance.
E
Let's get out of the romance.
F# G#m
Let's get out of the romance.
E
Let's get out of the romance.
F# G#m E
The sweetness in the world looks so gross in that disguise.
F# G#m
Let's get out of the romance.
E
Let's get out of the romance.
F# G#m E
The sweetness in the world looks so gross in that disguise.
F# G#m
Let's get out of the romance.
E
Let's get out of the romance. (There's only one way)
F# G#m
Let's get out of the romance.
E
Let's get out of the romance. (Say "Goodbye" and "No")
F# G#m
Let's get out of the romance.
E
Let's get out of the romance. (Forget it)
F# G#m
Let's get out of the romance.
E
Let's get out of the romance. (Forget sacred paths, forget scenic views)
F# G#m
Let's get out of the romance.
E
Let's get out of the romance. (Forget, forget, forget, forget truths)
F# G#m
Let's get out of the romance.
E
Let's get out of the romance. (Forget golden friendships)
F# G#m
Let's get out of the romance.
E
Let's get out of the romance.
How to play Lets Get Out Of The Romance
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.