Please Dont Be Scared
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Intro
| F A7 | Dm C | Bb F/A | Gm Csus4 | C |
[Verso 1]
F A7 Dm C
There's a light, behind your eyes
Bb F/A Gm7 Bb/C C
I see it shining, it only fades when you cry
F A7 Dm C
There's a heart that beats so strong
Bb F/A Gm7 Bb C A7/C#
I feel it dying when the night time lasts too long
Dm C
Now you and I have lived our century
Gm7 F/A Bb Bb/C C
And all I can say is what you offered to me
Gm7 Bb
Please don't be scared
C F C/E Dm
'cause I've stood there too
C Gm7 G7 Am7 G7 Am7
Between survival and the right thing to do
Gm7 Bb
'cause only the strong
C F Eb D7
Admit their fears
C Gm7 G7
And if you really need me
Csus4 C F Bb
I'll always be here
Instrumental
| F | F Bb |
[Verso 2]
F A7 Dm C
The parties and the lights
Bb F/A Gm7 Bb C
Fade to memories in the still of the night
F A7 Dm C
And you wonder in your mind
Bb F/A Gm7 Bb/C C
If there's nothing left to show for all the time
A7/C# Dm C
'Cause feeling pain is a hard way to know you're still alive
Gm7 F/A Bb Bb/C C
But someday someone will make you glad you survived
Gm7 Bb
Please don't be scared
C F C/E Dm
'cause I've stood there too
C Gm7 G7 Am7 G7 Am7
Between survival and the right thing to do
Gm7 Bb
'cause only the strong
C F Eb D7
Admit their fears
C Gm7 G7
And if you really need me
Csus4 C Dm
I'll always be here
Solo
| C | G/B | Bb |
A7/C# Dm C
'Cause feeling pain is a hard way to know you're still alive
Gm7 F/A Bb Bb/C C
But someday someone will make you glad you survived
Gm7 Bb
Please don't be scared
C F C/E Dm
'cause I've stood there too
C Gm7 G7 C Em7 A7
Between survival and the right thing to do
Gm7 Bb
'cause only the strong
C F Eb D7
Admit their fears
C Gm7 G7
And if you really need me
Csus4 C A7
I'll always be here
G/B C Dm
No matter where you are
C Bb F/A Gm7
If you really need me
C
I'm never far
Ending
| Gm7 | Bb/C C C/E | F |
How to play Please Dont Be Scared
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.