Lovelife
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[Intro ]
C G Bb F
C G Bb F
Chorus
C G
You are the one
Bb F
In your concrete arms I adore you
C
Dirty and dear
G
Block out the sun
Bb F
In your twists and turns I invade
C Gm C Gm
You show me no fear
Bridge
C Bb Gm F
We blow around like tiny leaves in a big storm
C Bb Gm F
Finding there's nothing left to breathe or to keep warm
verse 1
Em Am
You ebb and flow
Bm F
And your rhythm beats my head
Em Am
Leave me alone
Bm F
While you swallow up your dead
Chorus
C G
You are the one
Bb F
You cradle me and kill
C
Caressing my face
G
Leave me undone
Bb F
You suffocate and have me
C
This is the place
Bridge
Bb Gm F
Every door conceals a dream and a nightmare
C Bb Gm F
Nothing is ever really pure in the stale air
verse 2
Em Am
And when it's dark
Bm F
Everything becomes more clear
Em Am
Lie in the park
Bm F
When I want to have you near
Chorus
C G
You are the one
Bb F
In your concrete arms I adore you
C
Dusty and dear
G
Block out the sun
Bb F
In your twists and turns I invade
C
You show me no fear
Instrumental
G Bb F
C G Bb F
verse 3
Em Am
Left it unsung
Bm F
I shall leave but I'll return
Em A
Poison my lungs
Bm
My blood is full of lead
D
Things unsaid
F# F Fsus4
My love for you still burns
Outro
C G
Pa-pa-pa papa-pa pa-papa
Bb F
Pa-pa-pa papa-pa paaa
C G
Pa-pa-pa papa-pa pa-papa
Bb F
Pa-pa-pa papa-pa paaa
C G
Pa-pa-pa papa-pa pa-papa
Bb F
Pa-pa-pa papa-pa paaa
C G
Pa-pa-pa papa-pa pa-papa
Bb F C
Pa-pa-pa papa-pa paaa
How to play Lovelife
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 C. 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.