Love Lines
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Intro Riff:
G6 - G6/9 - G6 - Em7 x2
[Verso 1]
G6
Can somebody come find the love lines on my palm?
Cmaj7/G
Can they bend my ten fingers, then drag me along?
Em9/F#
Can somebody unearth what I can't promise is there?
C9/G Cmaj7/G
Is it me who has to search? Always me who has to bear?
[Refrão]
Em11/A G6
I open up my chest every time somebody asks me
Em9/F# Cmaj7/G
In the morning, on a mountain, in a basement or a taxi
Em11/A G6
I open up my chest for some translation, for a peek in
C9/G Cmaj7/G
But that language is long dead, and I fear no one's left to speak it
C9/G Cmaj7/G
That language is long dead, and I fear no one's left to speak it
--Riff--
[Verso 2]
G6
I'd rather be a muse than completely overcome
Cmaj7/G
And I make you dance for me so you'll never think to run
Em9/F#
It's my fault I get bored before you're close to done
C9/G Cmaj7/G
Though you're walking out the door, we both know I'm the guilty one
[Refrão]
Em11/A G6
I open up my chest every time somebody asks me
Em9/F# Cmaj7/G
In the morning, on a mountain, in a basement or a taxi
Em11/A G6
I open up my chest for some translation, for a peek in
C9/G Cmaj7/G
But that language is long dead, and I fear no one's left to speak it
C9/G Cmaj7/G
That language is long dead, and I fear no one's left to speak it
Interlude Riff:
G6 G6/9 G6 Em7
Da - da - da - da - da - da x2
[Ponte]
Am
So I waste what isn't mine
E5+/D
And I mourn what never was
Em
And I tell myself I'm waiting
Em9/F# G6
For the right reason to come
Am
I waste what little time
E5+/D
We're given 'til it's gone
D/F#
And I pencil-draw the lines
Em9/F# G6
On my wide and waiting home
[Refrão]
G6 Cmaj7/G
I open up my chest every time somebody asks me
Em9/F# Cmaj7/G
In the morning, on a mountain, in a basement or a taxi
Em11/A G6
I open up my chest for some translation, for a peek in
C9/G Cmaj7/G
But that language is long dead, and I fear no one's left
Em11/A G6
I open up my chest every time somebody asks me
Em9/F# Cmaj7/G
In the morning, on a mountain, in a basement or a taxi
Em11/A G6
I open up my chest for some translation, for a peek in
C9/G Cmaj7/G
But that language is long dead, and I fear no one's left to speak it
C9/G Cmaj7/G
That language is long dead, and I fear no one's left
How to play Love Lines
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 G6. 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.