On The Inside
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Cmaj9 Dm G7 Cmaj7
He used to give me roses, I wish he would again
Am7 Dm Gsus G7 C F/C
but that was on the outside, and things were different then
Cmaj9 Dm G7 Cmaj7
we built our world together, with a love so clear and strong
Am7 Dm G C
but that was on the outside, where did I go wrong
C Fmaj7 G7 Em7
On the inside the sun still shines and the rain falls down
A7 Dm7
but the sun and rain are prisoners too
G7 C F/C
when morning comes around
C Dm
Last night I dreamed we were together
G7 Cmaj7 Am7 Dm
sharing all the love we'd known, 'til I had to face the nightmare
G C
of waking up alone
C Fmaj7 G7 Em7
On the inside the roses grow, they don't mind the stony ground
Am7 Dm7
but the roses here are prisoners too
G7 C F/C
when morning comes around
C Dm G7 Cmaj7
He used to give me roses, I wish he would again
Am7 Dm Gsus G7 C F/C
but that was on the outside, and things were different then
How to play On The Inside
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cmaj9. 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.