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Intro: C
 
Verse
C Am
Once high on a hill
Em
There was a song
G
Nothing was wrong
C
That's when time stood still
 
Verse
C Am
Now lovers are caught
Em
Tied in their dreams
G
Bound in their thoughts
C
Wrapped in the depth of their love
 
[Refrão] F C G | G Em C Am |
If i could hold on to you
Dm Am | Em | E | C | % |
If i could hold on to you (break)
 
Verse
C Am
somewhere near the end
Em
Lovers pretend
G
Fake what they feel
C
Take what they get from love
 
Verse
C Am
start missing the drive
Em
Staying alive
G
Four out of five
C
Without the feeling of love
 
[Refrão] F C G | G Em C Am |
If i could hold on to you
Dm Am | Em | E |
If i could hold on to you (break)
 
Solo
| C | Am | Em | G | C | % |
 
Middle 8
F
If the sky is fire
C
And hell is blue
F C
If all of our dreams won't come true
F
If the sky is fire
C
And hell is blue
Gm Bb | A | % |
I'll cover you, i'll cover you (break
 
Abm Abm Amaj7
Sky is fire
Abm Abm Amaj7
Hell is blue
Abm Abm Amaj7
Sky is fire
Abm Abm Amaj7
Hell is blue
 
Verse
Abm Abm C Am
That's why i'm out of control
Em
Tear myself down
G
Build myself up
C
Tear myself down again
 
Verse
C Am
I'm talkin' to you
Em
Trying to get through
G
Don't want to hide
C
Lost in the mirror of love
 
[Refrão] F C G | G Em C Am |
If i can hold on to you
Dm Am | Em | E |
If i could hold on to you (break)
 
Coda
1 + 2 +
| C | Am | Em | G | C | C C

How to play Out Of Control

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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.

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