Out Loud
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D G
(Say what you mean)
G
(Out loud)
Bm
I still taste your presence
D G
Once sweet but it turned sour
G
Tried to shake your indifference
G
But it's too late now
Bm
I hear you in the quiet
D G
I see you when I'm in the dark
G
You just couldn't fight for this
G
But it's not your fault
Bm G D
Say what you mean out loud
Bm G D A
Drowning in silence when I'm lost in the crowd
Bm G
'Cause every sweet thing you never speak
D A
Is deafening, never knowing what could be
Bm G D
Wish I could show you how
A
But you're just a ghost now
Bm
Your laughter haunts me
D G
Like a ringing in my ear
G
You left me long ago
G
You're still everywhere
Bm
I reach out for you
D G
I'm desperate for your warmth
G
Can you tell me where we went wrong?
G
At least tell me just to move on
Bm G D
Say what you mean out loud
Bm G D A
Drowning in silence when I'm lost in the crowd
Bm G
'Cause every sweet thing you never speak
D A
Is deafening, never knowing what could be
Bm G D
Wish I could show you how
A
But you're just a ghost now
Bm G
You're just a ghost now
D A
But you're just a ghost, ghost now
Bm G
But you're just a ghost, ghost now, now
D A
But you're just a ghost now
Bm D
It's time to let it go
A G
You left me all alone
Bm D A G
I wanna feel your heartbeat but it doesn't beat for me no more
G
No
Bm D
It's time to let it go
A G
You left me all alone
Bm D
It's holding me down, it's burning me out
A G
I'm begging for some but I can't bring you back now
Bm G D
Say what you mean out loud
Bm G D A
Drowning in silence when I'm lost in the crowd
Bm G
'Cause every sweet thing you never speak
D A
Is deafening, never knowing what could be
Bm G D
Wish I could show you how
A
But you're just a ghost now
Bm G
You're just a ghost now
D A
But you're just a ghost, ghost now
Bm G
But you're just a ghost, ghost now, now
D A
But you're just a ghost now
How to play Out Loud
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 D. 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.