Phoenix
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Capotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C G C G
C G Em G C
[Verse]
C G
Time’s not the villain
C G C
Coming up behind you is a marigold sun
G C G
Love if you’re willing take a little more time
C G
I smell fire
C G C G
It’s coming from the flames that are dancing on my wings
C G C G
I’m a bird on a wire killing time
[Chorus]
Em D
Fever’s got me shaking
Am C
It rises up like a road to meet me
Em
Fever’s got me quaking
D Am
Like San Andreas Fault
Em D
Just put a cloth to my brow
Am C
I’ll soar like a phoenix from the ashes
Em D Am
Put a pretty blanket down, I’m ready now
C G C G
C G Em G C
[Verse]
C G
Looking for forgiveness
C G C
Looking in every cupboard in every room
C G C G
I’m bearing witness to the passing time
Bb C
But the clock is ticking
Bb C Bb
Like an old man singing at the top of his lungs
Bb C Am G
And the light is flickering, running out
[Chorus]
Em D
Fever’s got me shaking
Am C
It rises up like a road to meet me
Em
Fever’s got me quaking
D Am
Like San Andreas Fault
Em D
Just put a cloth to my brow
Am C
I’ll soar like a phoenix from the ashes
Em D Am
Put a pretty blanket down, I’m ready now
C G C G
C G Em G C
C G C G C G Em G
Hmmmmmm
[Bridge]
C
Everybody’s looking for somebody to blame
Bb
The stages of sadness, how many can you name?
F D
I stopped at anger, never felt the same
C
They say it’ll fade my scars
Bb F
My tears will dry and I’ll lie under the stars again
Am G
Not wondering where you are, where you are
[Chorus]
Em D
Fever’s got me shaking
Am C
It rises up like a road to meet me
Em
Fever’s got me quaking
D Am
Like San Andreas Fault
Em D
Just put a cloth to my brow
Am C
I’ll soar like a phoenix from the ashes
Em D Am
Put a pretty blanket down, I’m ready now
C G C G
I’m ready now
C G Em G C
I’m ready now
How to play Phoenix
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.