Open Up Your Face
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F G
While the traffic hums
F G
When the madness comes
F G
As the wire buzzes
F G
While the weary run
Am F C G
Like a flower that reaches out it's fingers to the rain
Am F C G
Like a bird that flies above the gutters and the graves
C G
Open up your face
C G
Open up your face
F G
And move without a trace
F G
You move without a trace
F G
And the water's fine
F G
As we drift away
F G
Every single night
F G
Every single day
Am F C G
Like a human cannonball who hears the match strike flame
Am F C G
Like a prisoner listening to the rumble of the train
C G
Open up your face
C G
Open up your face
F G
And move without a trace
F G
You move without a trace
C F
And I know you want me, I want you
C F
You want me, I want you
C F
You want me, I want you
F G
When it's coming down,
F G
Tropical rain
F G
All the neighbours running out
F G
On the street again
Am F C G
Like a cool wind blowing on some desert afternoon
Am F C G
Like the priest who kneels before his Mary in the gloom
C G
Open up your face
C G
Open up your face
F G
And move without a trace
F G
You move without a trace
C F
And I know you want me, I want you
C F
You want me, I want you
C F
You want me, I want you
How to play Open Up Your Face
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.