Melody Maker - The Kooks

Melody Maker

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Verse:
Em
melody maker
why did she
D
take my heart up to the skies
C
only to break me
Em
the world it
it keeps spinning
but I'm
I'm not with it
D
I'm all anone
C
oh melody maker
will you
Em
send me line
or make me
some of your time
D
so that I can sing
C
a (land?) with these broken wings
 
[Refrão] Am Em
and if you need me
D
remember not to call
Am Em
did you deceive me
Bm
with your back against the wall
Am Em
do you believe me
D
all i have is love
Am Em
why did you deceive me
ha
Bm
just another brick in the wall
 
Am
yeah yeah
 
verse 2:
Em
too young to remember and
too hard to forget
you know
D
I live my life
C
on the end of your cigaret
Em
the past is gone
but let's not forger
we had this time
down to the skies
D
before you let me in
D
you never really let me it
 
[Refrão] Am Em
so next time you need me
D
remember not to call
Am Em
did you deceive me
Bm
with your back against the wall
Am Em
do you believe me
D
all i have is love
(to you)
Am Em
why did you deceive me
ha
Bm
just another brick in the wall
Am
yeah yeah

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Em. 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.

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