Madness
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D D D D D
[Verse 1]
D
The sirens
D
Yeah, the sirens on the streets run inside of me
D
The silence
D E D
It sounds like a clock counting down and it's deafening
D
My heart's like a war zone, landmines everywhere
D
Careful where you step, you could hurt someone
D
Real good liars puttin' fires out using my love like a bullet in a loaded gun
[Chorus]
A Bm
I'm here, I'm alive
G D A Bm G D
'Cause I believe in a new Sunday sunrise
A Bm
If you look, every time
G Am
In the dark it shines
Em D
You can still find love in the madness
D
Love in the madness
[Verse 2]
D
Magic
D
Can't tell if it's magic or a broken reality
D
Is it only a habit
D
All I can break or is it something that's breaking me?
D
Am I the only one that feels like the only one no one even sees in a crowded room?
D
Can you hear me now screaming out?
D
Is the storm breaking out?
D
Can you see the blue?
[Chorus]
A Bm
'Cause I'm here, I'm alive
D A Bm G D
I believe in a new Sunday sunrise
A Bm
If you look, every time
G Am
In the dark it shines
Em D D D D
You can still find love in the madness
D
Love in the madness
[Solo]
D D D
[Bridge]
D Em
If I've got one prayer if I've got one choice
D G
Let 'em see my light, let 'em hear my voice
A G
If I've got one prayer, if I've got one choice
F#m Em
Let 'em see my light, let 'em hear my voice
[Chorus]
A Bm
I'm here and I'm alive
G D A Bm D
'Cause I believe in a new Sunday sunrise
A Bm G
If you look, every time
D C
In the dark it shines
Em
You can still find
A Bm G
I'm here, I'm alive
D A Bm D E
'Cause I believe in a new Sunday sunrise
A Bm G
If you look, every time
Am
In the dark it shines
Em D
You can still find love in the madness
D
Love in the madness
D
Love in the madness
D Em
Love in the madness
[Outro]
D Em
If I've got one prayer, if I've got one choice
D G
Let 'em see my light, let 'em hear my voice
A Bm
If I've got one prayer, if I've got one choice
D Em D
Let 'em see my light, let 'em hear my voice
How to play Madness
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.