Phoenix
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A
Why you hanging in the background?
Like a painting that's been turned 'round
D
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
A
Why you humming with your mouth shut
It's like Aretha singing back up
D
Come on, come on, come on, come on
You know the words go write your song
F#m E D
Make it loud
F#m E D
It's your time now
E A
Can you feel it now?
A
You got the heart of a phoenix
F#m D
So let them see you rise
A
Let them know that you mean it
F#m D
Let them see you rise
A
You feel it burn when you're knocked down
But let the fire be your crown
D
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
A
So go and claim your kingdom
Then slay all your demons
D
Come on, come on, come on, come on
I know you know where you belong
F#m E D
Don't look now
F#m E D
But you're off the ground
E A
Can you feel it now?
A
You got the heart of a phoenix
F#m D
So let them see you rise
A
Let them know that you mean it
F#m D E
Let them see you rise
A
Let's see you show how high you can go
Flying right past the ones who said no
D
Let's give them all one hell of a show
E A
You got the heart of a phoenix
F#m D E
Let them see you rise
F#m E
You got the heart, you got the heart
D
You got the heart of a, of a, hey
F#m E
You got the heart, you got the heart
D
You got the heart of a, of a, hey
F#m E
You got the heart, you got the heart
D
You got the heart of a, of a, hey
F#m E
You got the heart, you got the heart
D
You got the heart of a, of a
A
You got the heart of a phoenix
F#m D E
So let them see you rise
A
Let them know that you mean it
F#m D E
Let them see you rise
A
You got the heart of a phoenix
F#m D E
So let them see you rise
A
Let them know that you mean it
F#m D E A
Let them see you rise
How to play Phoenix
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 A. 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.