Perfect Ruin
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[INTRO ]
Am D F
VERSE
Am D F
How long can lovers stand
Am D F
to prove they were right?
Am Dm C F
Why did I fold my hand?
Am Dm F
Why choose another fight?
Am D F
How long would we have gone
Am D F
to know we shouldn't stay?
Am Dm C F
I saw you walk the wire
Am Dm F
I watched you burn away
[Refrão] C F
And somehow it moved me
Dm C F
Your love has powers over me
Dm C F
Oh what dream is this?
Am
Somehow it towers over me
C F
Send your love to move me
Dm C F
My world has powered over me
Dm C F
In perfect ruins
Am
Somehow it towers over me
VERSE
Am D F
Who said we had it all?
Am D F
Our hearts no longer lie
Am Dm C F
Who knew the veil would fall?
Am Dm F
Whoâ??d guess that we would cry?
Am D F
What more were we to do?
Am D F
Two souls who had their fill
Am Dm C F
Your love it keeps me here
Am Dm F
You keep me wondering still
[Refrão]
C F
And somehow it moved me
Dm C F
Your love has powers over me
Dm C F
Oh what dream is this?
Am
Somehow it towers over me
C F
Send your love to move me
Dm C F
My world has powered over me
Dm C F
In perfect ruins
Am
Somehow it towers over me
Dm C Dm C F
In perfect ruins
Am
Somehow it towers over me
OUTRO (same as verse)
Am D F
Am D F
Am Dm C F
Dm Dm F
How to play Perfect Ruin
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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.