Madeline
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C
Listen out your window
G
The sounds are in the air
Am
Can't you hear them callin' to you
F
You gotta get outta here
C
The people here in this town
G
They don't seem to understand
Am
In life you only get one chance
F
You gotta take it while you can
C Am
Oh my Madeline
C Am
The stars are fallin' and the wind is callin' for you
C Am
Oh Madeline
F G
You can do anything
C Am
Oh take all your dreams
C Am
And keep them in your heart where no one can take them from you
C Am
Oh this world is waitin'
F G C
For a girl named Madeline
C
Never said it was gonna be easy
G
You knew that all along
Am
The road is lined with broken dreamers
F
Who set out for the dawn
C
The little things that've got you worried
G
Disappear beyond that door
Am
You'll realize there's things in life
F
That are worth fightin' for
C Am
Oh my Madeline
C Am
The stars are fallin' and the wind is callin' for you
C Am
Oh Madeline
F G
You can do anything
C Am
Oh take all your dreams
C Am
And keep them in your heart where no one can take them from you
C Am
Oh this world is waitin'
F G C
For a girl named Madeline
How to play Madeline
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.