Pedestal
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[Verso 1]
Am C G F
I'm sure you've enjoyed the ride, who wouldn't?
Am C G D
I'm sure every perk has perked you up, how could it not?
Am C G F
And every opportunity through me helped you climb, didn't it?
Am C G D4 D
Dropping my name blew doors open that were closed before
[Refrão]
F C Am G
And one day you'll see that you've never really seen me
F C G
One day you'll find out that everything you dreamed of
Wasn't who stood before you
F C Am Em
One day I won't be craved the way you crave me now
F C D4
As this pedestal crumbles down
D Am C G F
And crashes me to the ground
[Verso 2]
Am C G F
I'm sure you enjoyed my name, who wouldn't take advantage?
Am C G D
I'm sure you enjoyed this game, and the proxy pride that you landed
Am C G F
And everything vicarious seemed to build you up
Am C G D
You grabbed my crown and got everything you wanted
[Refrão]
F C Am G
And one day you'll see that you've never really loved me
F C G
One day you'll find out that everything you dreamed of
Wasn't who stood before you
F C Am Em
One day I won't be craved the way you crave me now
F C D4
As this pedestal crumbles down
D Bb
And crashes me to the ground
[Ponte]
Bb
You're left with a human being
(Am) A
You're left with a fallible soul
Bb
Oh, when the glitter falls
F
I'm here and sometimes average, sometimes more
Bb Am A
When the glare of the lights grow dim
Bb
And you're left with a delicate real
F C D4 D
When the bright lights clear, there's just me sitting here
[Refrão]
F C Am G
One day you'll see that you've never really seen me
F C G
And one day you'll find out that everything you dreamed of,
Wasn't who stood before you
F C Am Em
One day I won't be craved the way you crave me now
F C D4
As this pedestal crumbles down
D F C D
As this pedestal crashes down
D Am C G F
Crashes me to the ground
Am C G
I hope you enjoyed the ride, who wouldn't?
F
Who wouldn't?
Final: Am
How to play Pedestal
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 Am. 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.