Open Wide (acoustic)
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Intro: E A2
verse 1
A2
I know I'm not
E
Who you want me to be
B
I know I'd let you down
E
if you just let me
A2
With all my cards
E
Close to my chest
B
I've got a face
E
Just like the rest
[Refrão]
A2 E
And here's my heart laid open wide
A2 E
Take it or leave it, I'm alright
A2 C#m
Cuz I found my worth in only one's eyes
B E
So I lay my head down fine at night
verse 2
A2
I've grown so tired
E
Of measuring up
B
And those games I play
E
Are never enough
A2
So here’s all my cards
E
I lay them out
B
Can we learn to love
E
To bring walls down
[Refrão]
A2 E
And here's my heart laid open wide
A2 E
Take it or leave it, I'm alright
A2 C#m
Cuz I found my worth in only one's eyes
B E
So I lay my head down fine at night
Bridge
E A2
Can we learn to love?
[Refrão]
A2 E
And here's my heart laid open wide
A2 E
Take it or leave it, I'm alright
A2 C#m
Cuz I found my worth in only one's eyes
B E
So I lay my head down fine at night
A2 E
And here's my heart laid open wide
A2 E
Take it or leave it, I'm alright
A2 C#m
Cuz I found my worth in only one's eyes
B E
So I lay my head down fine at night
How to play Open Wide (acoustic)
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 E. 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.