Perfect Places
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E
Every night, I live and die
G#m
Feel the party to my bones
C#m
Watch the wasters blow the speakers, spill my guts beneath the outdoor light
B
It's just another graceless night
E
I hate the headlines and the weather
G#m
I'm nineteen and I'm on fire
C#m
But when we're dancing, I'm alright
B
It's just another graceless night
A
Are you lost enough?
C#m
Have another drink, get lost in us
B
This is how we get notorious, ah-ah-ah oh oh
A
'Cause I don't know
C#m
If they keep tellin' you where to go
B
I'll blow my brains out to the radio, ah-ah-ah oh oh, ch-ch
A C#m
All of the things we're taking
A E B A
'Cause we are young and we're ashamed
C#m B
Sends us to perfect places
A C#m
All of our heroes fading
A E B A
Now I can't stand to be alone
C#m B
Let's go to perfect places
E
Every night, I live and die
G#m
Meet somebody, take 'em home
C#m
Let's kiss and then take off our clothes
B
It's just another graceless night, 'cause
A C#m
All of the things we're taking
A E B A
'Cause we are young and we're ashamed
C#m B
Sends us to perfect places
A C#m
All of our heroes fading
A E B A
Now I can't stand to be alone
C#m B
Let's go to perfect places
A E B
All the nights spent off our faces
A E B
Trying to find these perfect places
A C#m B
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
A E B
All the nights spent off our faces
A E B
Trying to find these perfect places
A C#m B
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
A E B
All the nights spent off our faces
A E B
Trying to find these perfect places
A C#m B
What the fuck are perfect places anyway?
How to play Perfect Places
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.