Only In Songs
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Intro
C G F G
C G F G
[Verso 1]
C Em
Sometimes this world's face is so cold and hard
F Em G
I can't find a place for what's in my heart
G Em
Where beauty is patience, dreaming is right
Dm Em G
No need to cover the sweetness in side
[Refrão]
C G F G C G F G
Only in songs Is that only in songs
C G F G
I guess the blues, that's where I belong
C G F G
If that's only in songs
C G F G
[Verso 2]
C Em
Where money has nothing so loud to say
Dm Em G
Where power is something you just give away
C Em
Where God is nobody a few people own
Dm Em G
To fill you with shame when you're feelin' alone
[Refrão]
C G F G C G F G
Only in songs Is that only in songs
C G F G
I guess the blues, that's where I belong
C G F G
If that's only in songs
[Verso 3]
C Em
Where risk is not foolish, where safety is vain
Dm Em G
Where people believe things can really change
C Em
The night is falling dark as a bruise
Dm Em G
You wonder aloud, could someone love you
Em G
All the way through
C G F G C G F G
Only in songs Is that only in songs?
C G F G
This world is no place I care to be alone if that's
C G F G C
Only in songs. Can{t be only in songs
How to play Only In Songs
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 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.