Parallel Lines
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Chords Used
A C#m Bm B E D
No Capo
Listen to song for proper timing
A / / / C#m / / /
A / / / C#m / /
A
all these monochrome days
C#m
are making me blue
Bm
and it's on these days my mind strays
B
to thoughts of you
Bm E
do you think of me too?
Bm E
I think me and you
A D
are just like parallel parallel parallel parallel parallel lines
A D
we're just parallel parallel parallel parallel parallel lines
A
a silver telephone rings
C#m
a picture of you
Bm
and I'm taken away from this humdrum day
B
to someplace new
Bm E
but I don't hear you
Bm E
I'll never get through
A D
just like parallel parallel parallel parallel parallel line
A D
we're just parallel parallel parallel parallel parallel lines
A C#m
just like parallel lines
A E
yours will never meet mine
A
ooooooh
C#m
nah nah nah nah nah
A
ooooooh
C#m
nah nah nah nah nah
D E
nah nah nah nah nah
D E
nah nah nah nah nah
(A) (D)
just like parallel parallel parallel parallel parallel lines
(A) (D)
we are parallel parallel parallel parallel parallel lines
A D
just like parallel parallel parallel parallel parallel lines
A D
we are parallel parallel parallel parallel parallel lines
A D
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhahhahhhhh
repeat and fade until end
I'm not sure if this is all correct, please leave any suggestions or corrections. Thanks
How to play Parallel Lines
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 A. 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.