Modern Way
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[Intro: ]C# E B C# C# E B C#
Verse:
C# E
I know cause I've seen it
B C#
It was grey and I want it
E
Theres no point in sitting
B C#
Going crazy on my own
E
Do you know what
B C#
I was put here in the world for
E
Could you tell me
B C#
In three words or more
Pre-Chorus:
C# B A
It's the only way of getting out of here
B A
and It's the only way of getting out of here
Verse:
C# E
Take a lesson
B C#
From the ones who have been there
E
My brain is not damaged
B C#
But in need of some repair
E
Hold on to the basics
B C#
But we can't change all our tactics
E
theres no point sitting
B C#
Going crazy on your own
Pre-Chorus:
C# B A
It's the only way of getting out of here
B A
and It's the only way of getting out of here
Chorus:
A C#
This is the modern way
A
Faking it everyday
C#
Taking it as we come
A
We're not the only ones
C#
Is that what we used to say
B
That this is the modern way?
C# E B C# C# E B C#
Verse:
C# E
I know where I'm going
B C#
and that we are in the knowing
E
I will stop at nothing
B C#
Just to get what I want
Pre-Chorus:
C# B A
It's the only way of getting out of here
B A
and It's the only way of getting out of here
Chorus:
A C#
This is the modern way
A
Faking it everyday
C#
Taking it as we come
A
We're not the only ones
C#
Is that what we used to say
B
That this is the modern way?
A C#
This is the modern way
A
Faking it everyday
C#
Taking it as we come
A
We're not the only ones
C#
Is that what we used to say
B
That this is the modern way?
Outro: C# E B C# C# E B C# C# E B C# C# E B C#
How to play Modern Way
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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.