Loose Ends
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Intro: Am G (4x)
Am Em
Climbing a mountain in darkness
C A11 D
Stranded alone on the ledge
Am Em
Every attempt that I make to hold on
C A11 D
Pushes me nearer the edge
Instrumental: Am G Am Em Am G Am Em
Am Em
Sensing the changes impending
C A11 D
My thoughts are diffused by despair
Am Em
I feel like I'm swimming straight up underwater
C A11 D
Desperately racing for air, I'm racing for air
Instrumental: Am G Am Em Am G Am
Chorus:
A
And the chords struck at birth grow more distant
Bm A
Yet, we strike them again and again
F#m A F#m A
And we plead and we pray for a glimmer of day
F#m A Em
As the night folds its wings and descends
D G
Exposing the loose ends
Instrumental: Lead break
Am Em
Surrounding myself with possessions
C A11 D
I surely have more than I need
Am Em
I don't know if this is justice hard earned
C A11 D
Or simply a matter of greed, a matter of greed
Instrumental: Am G Am G Am G Am Em
Chorus:
A
And the chords struck at birth grow more distant
Bm A
Yet, we strike them again and again
F#m A F#m A
And we plead and we pray for a glimmer of day
F#m A Em
As the night folds its wings and descends
Am Em Am Em
Exposing the loose ends
Chorus:
A
And the chords struck at birth grow more distant
Bm A
Yet, we strike them again and again
F#m A F#m A
And we plead and we pray for a glimmer of day
F#m A Em
As the night folds its wings and descends
Am Em Am Em
Exposing the loose ends
OUTRO: Lead Break
How to play Loose Ends
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.