Photograph
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C
It's the evening light
Am
Shining through the curtains
Dm
The time before the night
G
When everything is golden
C
You're sitting on the chair
Am
Wrapped inside a bedsheet
Dm
Playing with your hair
G
Watching people on the high street
Dm
If I wished myself a
G
Superpower
C
I would make this moment
F
Last for hours
Am G
If I had my will, time would just
F
Stand still
Em
Wait for me until I find
Dm
Some magic film
G C
To take a photograph and live inside
( C Am Dm G )
C
The sun is going down
Am
Your skin is like a painting
Dm
The light is perfect now
G
But I can feel it changing
C
Kids are probably soon
Am
Don't get me wrong, I'm ready
Dm
But will I know what to do
G
When we're no longer two
G
When us means more than me and you
Dm
If I wished myself a
G
Superpower
C
I would make this moment
F
Last for hours
Am G
If I had my will, time would just
F
Stand still
Em
Wait for me until I find
Dm
Some magic film
G C
To take a photograph and live inside
( C Em7 Am G F )
( C Em E )
Am
I need some way to prove
Em
That this was real
F C G
A memory is not enough
Am
I'm scared that I'll forget
Em
The way it feels
F C G
To be young and in love
C
Let me stay right here
Am
Just a moment longer
Dm
The picture is so clear
G
Please let this last forever
How to play Photograph
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 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.