Out On The Side
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F#m E
F#m A G#m E
And there could be at any moment a change
F#m A E
And if perhaps to put us down
F#m A G#m E
I won't act like I've seen something strange
F#m A E
Maybe I just won't make a sound
A G E
But when the door closes before my eyes
A G E
Oh, oh I will cry
E F#m
Just to know you are going to stay
A B E
Out on the side
F#m A G#m E
No I'm not looking to find any holes
F#m A E
>From what I think has been denied
F#m A G#m E
That's not the feeling of love when it flows
F#m A E
I hope I can lose that much pride
A G E
And if it should come the time when we lose
A G E
No I won't try to hide
E F#m
I'll just watch other's love as it goes
A B E
Out on the side
F#m A G#m E
I have fallen through black nights it seems
F#m A E
With the times that I've lied
F#m A G#m E
And I've watched your thoughts stray into dreams
F#m A E
When you're not satisfied
A G E
But when the door closes before my eyes
A G E
Oh, oh I will cry
E F#m
Just to know you are going to stay
A B E
Out on the side
A G E F#m A G#m E F#m A E
Out on the side
>From Dillard & Clark: The Fantastic Expedition of Dilllard and Clark
How to play Out On The Side
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.