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Intro:
Cm Gm Bb F
Cm Gm Bb F
 
Verse:
Cm Gm
Just for a second if you’re losing heart
Bb F
I’ll be the one to find your missing part
Cm Gm
Just for a second if you’ve got the time
Bb F
I can be your hiding place
 
Cm Gm
When the world around is racing by
Bb F
And you’ve lost your only alibi
Cm Gm
I will shelter you and keep you dry
Bb F
From the storms that rage in your mind
 
[Refrão]
Cm Gm
And when the waters rise, you’re running out of time
Bb F
I’ll be your lifeline
Cm Gm
When you can’t even breathe, you’re sinking underneath
Bb F
I’ll be your lifeline
 
Cm Gm
And when the waters rise, you’re running out of time
Bb F
I’ll be your lifeline
Cm Gm
When you can’t even breathe, you’re sinking underneath
Bb F
I’ll be your lifeline
 
Verse:
Cm Gm
Just for a second we can hit the brakes
Bb F
And reminisce on our better days
Cm Gm
Just for a second if the world is ours
Bb F
We can shut the killers out
 
Cm Gm
When your heart is marching to the drums
Bb F
And your feet are tired and can’t keep up
Cm Gm
I will hold you close and safe above
Bb F
From the waves that crash in your mind
 
[Refrão]
Cm Gm
And when the waters rise, you’re running out of time
Bb F
I’ll be your lifeline
Cm Gm
When you can’t even breathe, you’re sinking underneath
Bb F
I’ll be your lifeline
 
Cm Gm
And when the waters rise, you’re running out of time
Bb F
I’ll be your lifeline
Cm Gm
When you can’t even breathe, you’re sinking underneath
Bb F
I’ll be your lifeline
 
Bridge:
Cm Gm
(I’ll be your life, I’ll be your life, I’ll be your life)
Bb F
(I’ll be your life, I’ll be your life, life)
Cm Gm
(I’ll be your life, I’ll be your life, life)
Bb F
(I’ll be your life, I’ll be your life, I’ll be your life)
 
[Refrão]
Cm Gm
And when the waters rise, you’re running out of time
Bb F
I’ll be your lifeline
Cm Gm
When you can’t even breathe, you’re sinking underneath
Bb F
I’ll be your lifeline
 
Cm Gm
And when the waters rise, you’re running out of time
Bb F
I’ll be your lifeline
Cm Gm
When you can’t even breathe, you’re sinking underneath
Bb F
I’ll be your lifeline

How to play Lifeline

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 Cm. 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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