Photographs
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Intro
D
[Verso 1]
D G
I don't need nerves of steel
D Bm A
I can resist a gentle tease
D G
If it's a test, I can be tough
D G A
If it's a bluff, I'm not impressed
D G
You closed the books, I'm off the hook
D Bm A
You left the stress, I kept the mess
D G
I must confess, I have no fear
Bm A D
But neither the guts, my dear
[Refrão]
A Bm
I picture your photographs
D Em D A
I'm dying here and I don't know why
A Bm
I picture the pose you held
D Em D A
The blush you felt, but I won't ask why
A Bm
I picture you somewhere else
D Em D A
The story ends, but I don't know how
A Bm D G D
If only the timing had been right
[Verso 2]
D G
I'm backing up my favourite shots
D Bm A
It's not a lot, but all I got
D G
Give me a scheme, 'cause as it seems
D G A
I'm running out of good ideas
D G
I'm risk averse, I don't jump first
D Bm A
I'm taking note of each alert
D G
So no more loss, I'll let it go
Bm A D
I'll take things nice and slow
[Refrão]
A Bm
I picture your photographs
D Em D A
I'm dying here and I don't know why
A Bm
I picture the pose you held
D Em D A
The blush you felt, but I won't ask why
A Bm
I picture you somewhere else
D Em D A
The story ends, but I don't know how
A Bm
If only the timing had been right
F#m G A Bm G A Bm D (x2)
[Ponte]
F#m G A Bm G A Bm D
You cut me out, you cut me out
F#m G A Bm G A Bm D
You cut me out, you cut me out
A Bm D Em D
You cut me out, you cut me out
A Bm D Em D
You cut me out, you cut me out
A Bm D Em D
You cut me out, you cut me out
A Bm D G A
You cut me out, you cut me out
[Refrão]
A Bm
I picture your photographs
D Em D A
I'm dying here and I don't know why
A Bm
I picture the pose you held
D Em D A
The blush you felt, but I won't ask why
A Bm
I picture you somewhere else
D Em D A
The story ends, but I don't know how
A Bm D G D
If only the timing had been right
How to play Photographs
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.