Looking Out
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G Em C
I went out looking for the answers and never left my town.
G D
I’m no good at understanding, but I’m good at standing ground.
G Em
And when I asked a corner preacher I couldn’t hear him for my
C G D
youth. Some people get religion some people get the truth. I
C G
never get the truth, I never get the truth.
[Refrão]Bm C G
I know the darkness falls on you. And it’s just a point of view
Em C
When you’re outside looking in you belong to someone and when
Am
you feel like giving in and the coming of the end, like your
C (Strum) G
heart can break in two, someone loves you.
G Em C
I lay this suitcase on my chest so I can feel somebody’s weight.
G D
And I lay you to rest just to feel a give and take?
G Em C
I got a new interpretation and it’s a better point of view, you
G D
were looking for a landslide I was looking out for you, I was
C G
looking out for you, someone’s looking out for you
[Refrão]Bm C G
I know the darkness falls on you. And it’s just a point of view
Em C
When you’re outside looking in you belong to someone and when
Am
you feel like giving in and the coming of the end, like your
C G
heart can break in two, someone loves you.
(bridge)
G (strum) Em (strum)
I am afraid of crossing lines. I am afraid of flying blind.
C (strum) G (Strum) D (strum) to Am
afraid of inquiring minds. Afraid of being left behind.
G Em C
I close my eyes I think of you, I take a step I think of you,
G D
I catch my breath I think of you, I cannot rest I think of you
(last-Chorus)
Bm C
My one and only wrecking ball, and you’re cutting through my
G D Em
walls. When you’re outside looking in you belong to someone and
C Am
when you feel like giving in and the coming of the end, like
C G
your heart could break in two, someone loves you.
How to play Looking Out
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 G. 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.