No Parachute
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F# G F# G F#
G F# G F#
pushing a ribcage
G B E F# G F#
makes it hard to breathe
G F# G
and yet we hold our sweaty hands
B E F#
year after year
G F# G F# G
some new year
B E
without music in our head
F# G F# G B E F# A F#
newspaper tenement coming up dead
B E F#
so my parachute is hanging around
G F# G
i guess i bust it on the ground
B E
nothing helps me fall
B E F# G
nothing helps me float
F# G F# G F# A
today i want to walk away
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E
C# A C# A
E G# F# G F# G F#
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G F# G F# G
pushing a ribcage
B E F# G F#
makes it hard to breathe
G F# G
and yet we whisper in the dark
B E F#
year after year
G F# G F# G
some new year
B E
without newness in our head
F# G F# G B E F# A F#
newspaper tenement coming up dead
F7:F7 ?
B E F#
so my parachute is hanging around
G F# G
i guess i bust it on the ground
B E
nothing helps me fall
B E F# G
nothing helps me float
F# G F# G F# A
today i want to walk away
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E
C# A C# A
E G# F# <fade>
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How to play No Parachute
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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.