New Histories
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[Intro ](x2): A || Bm - F#m || E
verse 1:
A Bm F#m
Blind man on a broken beam
E A
Sharks circling under
Bm F#m
Fine frenzies and rosy scenes
E
I don’t know which you are to me
(repeat intro x2)
verse 2:
A Bm F#m
Time passes for everyone
E A
New histories, same old sun
Bm F#m
One flame ignites, another dies
E
No one gets out of here alive
[Refrão]
A Bm
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait, and I wait
F#m E
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait, and I wait
A Bm
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait, and I wait
F#m E
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait, and I wait
verse 3:
A Bm F#m
I stare at the space you left
E A
It stares back un - impressed
Bm F#m
I said I was sor - ry
E
Now when will you come home to me
[Refrão]
A Bm
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait, and I wait
F#m E
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait, and I wait
A Bm
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait, and I wait
F#m E
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait, and I wait
D E
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait, and I wait
F#m
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait, and I wait
A
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait, and I wait
E
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait, and I wait
Instrumental (x2): A || Bm - F#m || E
Bridge (x2):
A Bm F#m
Something’s gotta give, oh can’t you see
A Bm F#m
Someone’s gonna win eventually
D E F#m
We could write a new history
D E F#m
Oh, let’s write our new history
Outro (x4): A || Bm - F#m || E
How to play New Histories
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.