New Romantics
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Intro: F Am G Dm F Am G
F
We're all bored
Am
We're all so tired of everything
G Dm
We wait for trains that just aren't coming
F Am
We show off our different scarlet letters
G
Trust me mine is better
F Am
We're so young that we're on the run to ruin
G
We play dumb
Dm
But we know exactly what we're doing
F
We cry tears
Am
Of mascara in the bathroom
G
Honey life is just a classroom
[Refrão]
Dm F C
Cause baby I could build a castle
G Dm
Out of all the bricks they threw at me
F C
And every day it's like battle
G Dm
But every night with us is like a dream
F
Baby we're the new romantics
C
Come on, come on along with me
G
Heartbreak is the national anthem
Dm
We sing it properly
F
We are too busy dancing
C
To get knocked off our feet
G
Baby we're the new romantics
Dm
The best people in life are free
Verse:
F
We're all here
Am
The light and noise are blinding
G
We hang back
Dm
It's all in the timing
F Am
It's poker, you can't see in my face
G
But I'm about to play my ace (ah!)
F Am
We need love, but all we want is danger
G Dm
We team up and switch up sides like a record changer
F Am
The rumours are terrible and cruel
G
Buy honey most of them are true
[Refrão]
Dm F C
Cause baby I could build a castle
G Dm
Out of all the bricks they threw at me
F C
And every day it's like battle
G Dm
But every night with us is like a dream
F
Baby we're the new romantics
C
Come on, come on along with me
G
Heartbreak is the national anthem
Dm
We sing it properly
F
We are too busy dancing
C
To get knocked off our feet
G
Baby we're the new romantics
Dm F C G
The best people in life are free
Dm
So come on, come on along with me
F C G
The best people in life are free
Bridge:
F Am
Please take my hand
G Dm
And please take me dancing
F Am G
And please leave me stranded it's so romantic
[Refrão]
Dm F C
Cause baby I could build a castle
G Dm
Out of all the bricks they threw at me
F C
And every day it's like battle
G Dm
But every night with us is like a dream
Dm F C
Cause baby I could build a castle
G Dm
Out of all the bricks they threw at me
F C
And every day it's like battle
G Dm
But every night with us is like a dream
F
Baby we're the new romantics
C
Come on, come on along with me
G
Heartbreak is the national anthem
Dm
We sing it proudly
F
We are too busy dancing
C
To get knocked off our feet
G
Baby we're the new romantics
Dm
The best people in life are free
How to play New Romantics
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 F. 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.