Mainline
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capo 2
Intro: A D A A Bm Bm A A
A D A
Standing on the mainland, the sea's on fire
A D E
Hanging on a tightrope, don't shake the wire
A D A
Running down the mainline, you're just in time
Bm D A
Never gonna know, but I think you saved my life
A D A
Standing on my tiptoes, so I'll be seen
A D E
Everybody loves you, it's not just me
A D A
Listen to the broadcast, oh can't you see
Bm D A
Everybody's saying that you're way too good for me
F#
And now
B E
Just lie beside me
A F#
We can burn and glow,
B E
Take down the walls we built
Bridge: A D A A D E A D A Bm Bm A A
A D A
I think I've done my best now, I'll wash my hands
A D E
Who is in the bedroom, it's a secret gang,
A D A
Have another breakdown, and make some plans,
Bm D A
Think about the money that you spent on making friends
F#
Last night
B E
Oh tell me truly
A F#
Do you sleep alright
B E
You must be kidding me
A F# B E
Woo-ooo-ooo duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh
A D A
Standing on the mainland, the sea's on fire
A D E
Hanging on a tightrope, don't shake the wire
A D A
Running down the mainline, you're just in time
Bm D A
Never gonna know, but I think you saved my life
B E A F#
Duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh woo-ooo-ooo
B E A F#
Duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh woo-ooo-ooo
B E A F#
Duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh woo-ooo-ooo
B E A
Duh duh duh duh duh duh
How to play Mainline
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 A. 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.