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Intro C7M Gm7(9)
 
C7M Gm7(9)
We're miles apart
C7M
But safe from dreams
Gm7(9)
You're running from
C7M Gm7(9)
Beyond the dawn
C7M
We'll always need
Gm7(9)
One of their own
G#7M
To lead
 
Gm7 F
Shine your light over me
G#7M Gm7 F
All of my fears are gone
 
Baby, gone, gone
G#7M Gm7 F
And it don't bother me
G#7M Gm7 F
If it's not meant to be
C7M Gm7(9)
Too far to run
C7M
Fall on your knees
Gm7(9)
To find a love
 
C7M Gm7(9)
You're light for me
C7M
My only Sun
Gm7(9)
You'll always shine
 
G#7M
For me
Gm7 F
Shine your light over me
G#7M Gm7 F
All of my fears are gone
G#7M Gm7 F
And it don't bother me
G#7M Gm7 F
If it's not meant to be
G#7M Gm7 F
Shine your light over me
G#7M Gm7 F
All of my fears are gone
G#7M Gm7 F
And it don't bother me
G#7M Gm7 F
If it's not meant to be
 
( E Am Am/G F#m5- F6 )
 
Am Am/G
I had to lose to understand
F#m5- F6
Strung out from all this
Am Am/G
Pour out a thousand tears
F#m5- F6
I never knew a kinder man
 
Am
Even if we're
Am/G F#m5-
A mile apart, even if we're
F6 Am
A mile apart, even if we're
Am/G F#m5-
A mile apart, even if we're
F6 Am
A mile apart, even if we're
Am/G F#m5-
A mile apart, even if we're
F6
A mile apart

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C7M. 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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