Lifelines
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Intro: Dm Am G
Dm Am G E
Am D
One time, to know that it's real
Am D
One time, to know how it feels
G E
That's all
Am D
One call your voice on the phone
Am D
One place a moment alone
G E
That's all
C Em
What do you see, what do you know ?
F
One sign, what do we do ?
C G Am
Just follow your lifelines through
C Em
What if it hurts, what then ?
F
One sign, what do you say ?
C G Dm Am G
Don't throw your lifelines away
Dm Am G E
Don't throw your lifelines away
Am D
One time, just once in my life
Am D G E
One time to know it can happen twice
Am D
One shot on a clear blue sky
Am D G E
One look, i see no reason why we can't
C Am D
One chance to get back to the point where
G D C
everything starts
C Am D
One chance to keep it together
G D Em
when things fall apart
Am D Em E
One sign make us believe it's true
How to play Lifelines
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 Dm. 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.