Lionheart
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F#m
He downs another shot
It's the end of the day
G#m
He's never gonna leave
C#7
But he doesn't wanna stay here wanting
F#m
Drinking to the past
For which he has no use
G#m
Smiling for the camera
C#7
But he's singing the small-town blues
A# D#m C#
You know so many women so little time
G#m F#
A lonely man's favorite drunken lie
B
Why do we have to fall from grace
G#m
Holding on to yesterday
F#
When home sweet home is out of place
C#
Lionheart will find his way
(Short break)
F#m B C#m (x1)
F#m
Crying for her man
She's waiting by the phone
G#m
But he's making one last stop
C#7
Cause he hates to drink alone in shadows
F#m
Trapped inside a dream
A childhood desire
G#m
Says he's off to California
C#7
But you know he's a liar
A# D#m
And now there's nothing lost, yeah
C#
There's nothing gained
G#m F#
Morning comes and it's still the same
B
Why do we have to fall from grace
G#m
Holding on to yesterday
F#
When home sweet home is out of place
C#
Lionheart will find his way X2
Solo:
F#m B C#m
E F F#m G# A#
D#m
And now there's nothing lost, yeah
C#
There's nothing gained
G#m F#
Morning comes and it's still the same
C#
Do we have to fall from grace
A#m
Holding on to yesterday
G#
When home sweet home is out of place
D#
Lionheart will find his way X2
How to play Lionheart
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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.