Outside Help
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Intro Em Bm C G
[Verso 1]
Em Bm C
Flying through the universe upon a troubled star
Em D C
Uncertainty is all around....we don't know who we are
Em Bm C A
Lately I been wondering if it's ever gonna come
Bm Am C G
Days are getting shorter and the changes have begun
[Verso 2]
Em Bm C
Flower dreams and glitter scenes....we followed them so blind
Em D C
Sunset shadows from a world we had to leave behind
Em Bm C A
Self-assured we knew it all, but had nothing to say
Bm Am C G
But things that we could do alone just don't work today
D C G
Gonna need outside help
D C G
You just can't make it by yourself
D C G
Gonna need outside help
D C G F G
You just can't make it by yourself, yeh by yourself
[Verso 3]
Bm F#m
New Your talk and L.A walk
C G
Union dues and blue suede shoes
Am Bm
Fords and hoards and missing chords
C D
When is it all gonna stop?
( Em Bm C G )
( Em Bm C )
( G F G )
[Verso 4]
Em Bm C
Turning to the east I hear a strange and fearful sound
Em D C
The best laid plans of mice and men are crumbling to the ground
Em Bm C A
Turning to the sky I see a flashing ray of light
Bm Am C G
Brothers from a distant world are watching us tonight
[Verso 5]
Em Bm C
Today I saw this little ant working to survive
Em D C
Carrying ten times his weight just to stay alive
Em Bm C A
At times I feel like that ant trying to make it through
Bm Am C G
But I know it'll be all right as long as I'm with you
D C G
Gonna need outside help
D C G
I just can't make it by myself
D C G
Gonna need outside help
D C G F G
I just can't make it by myself, yeh by myself
D C G
Gonna need outside help
D C G
I just can't make it by myself
How to play Outside Help
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.