Phoenix
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Bbm
The year is 1991
Birds and people are living together in seemingly perfect harmony
Until one day a young man catches fire
This is phoenix
Bbm
You
Gb7M Db Ab/Db
You've been knocked down and got up again
Bbm Gb7M Db Ab
In the corner, you're surrounded, no defenders
Bbm
Woah you
Gb7M Db Ab/Db
You've hid your fury and kept it in
Bbm Gb7M Db
But it's time now you ignite and turn to embers
Bbm7
Like a phoenix
You burst into fire burn
A thirst and desire
Gb7M
You transform, light up in a flash
Ab
You spread your wings and rise from the ashes
Bbm
Phoenix
You burst into fire burn
A thirst and desire
Gb7M
You transform, light up in a flash
Ab
You spread your wings and rise from the ashes
Solo Gb7M Ab Bbm Fm7
Gb7M Ab Bbm
They gеt you down, but you get up
Fm7 Gb7M
They let you drown, but you don't stop
Ab Bbm Fm7
You show them you're a phoenix
Get ready for verse two, Eletric Boogaloo
Bbm
You
Gb7M Db Ab/Db
You've seen the truth behind the veil
Bbm Gb7M Db Ab
And you know that they're just looking for attention
Bbm
Woah you
Gb7M Db Ab/Db
Don't let their ruthlessness prevail
Bbm Gb7M Db
Oh, it's time now, light your fire for ascension
Bbm7
Like a phoenix
You burst into fire burn
A thirst and desire
Gb7M
You transform, light up in a flash
Ab
You spread your wings and rise from the ashes
Bbm7
Phoenix
You burst into fire burn
A thirst and desire
Gb7M
You transform, light up in a flash
Ab
You spread your wings and rise from the ashes
Solo Gb7M Ab Bbm Fm7
Gb7M Ab Bbm
They gеt you down, but you get up
Fm7 Gb7M
They let you drown, but you don't stop
Ab Bbm Fm7
You show them you're a phoenix
Solo 2 Bbm7 Gb7M Ab
Bbm
Phoenix
You burst into fire burn
A thirst and desire
A7M
You transform, light up in a flash
B
You spread your wings and rise from the ashes
C#m7
Phoenix
You burst into fire burn
A thirst and desire
A7M
You transform, light up in a flash
B
You spread your wings and rise from the ashes
Solo A7M B C#m G#m7
Final A7M
How to play Phoenix
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bbm. 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.