Machine
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Bb
Your smile is nothing to live for
Cm
But read out your lines
Bb Eb
And bring the fantasy to life
Bb
You taste like a ghost
A cold simulation
Cm
So close to the truth
Eb
A costume jewel, an off-white lie
Bb
Insect in amber, is that what you are
Keep it in mind now
Cm
Insect in amber, the death of a star
Eb
Now and forever
Bb Eb Bb
Because you will never never never be
Cm Eb
Yeah you will never never never be
Bb
More than a machine
Bb
A trace of a smile
A sly imitation
Cm
Light with no heat
Eb
An empty cry in silent streets
Bb
Your mannequin moves
You ghost through the motions
Cm
So close to the truth
Eb
You almost had me for a while
Bb
Insect in amber, is that what you are
Keep it in mind now
Cm
Insect in amber, the death of a star
Eb
Now and forever
Bb Eb Bb
Because you will never never never be
Cm Eb
Yeah you will never never never be
Bb
More than a machine
Bb Eb
Insect in amber forever you are
Bb
Keep that in mind now
Bb Eb
Insect in amber the death of a star
Bb
Keep that in mind now
Fm Eb
No going back and there’s no one to tell
Fm Eb
Nowhere to turn, better turn on yourself
Fm Eb
No more disguises to find a way out
Bb
And you will never never be
How to play Machine
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 Bb. 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.