Plains
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Verse: 1
A E
I was listening to the trains
D C#m
I was up all night
A E
And something glistened in the strange
D C#m
Blood-diffused light
A E6
My friend was missing, and I was ghost
D C#m
I was flame, I was bright
A E6
I was listening to the trains
Dmaj7 C#m
I was up all night
Bridge
E Bm7
[Refrão]
E Bm7
Oh James
E Bm7 E F#
You've got no reason to stay in these plains
Verse: 2
A E
I was racing against time
D C#m
With this friend of mine
A E
Collapsing just before
D C#m
We reach the end of the line
A E6
He was lifted, diamond straight
D C#m
Straight was cold, cold was black
A E6
And black was glistening all the night
Dmaj7 C#m
The sound remained
Bridge
E Bm7
[Refrão]
E Bm7
Oh, James
E Bm7 E F#
You've got no reason to stay in these plains
Outro
E Bm7
These plains
E Bm7
Are barren and hateful terrain
E Bm7
And what remains
E F# A
Is the sound of trains
How to play Plains
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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.