Poolside
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Intro:
(It's all played on the B string and repeats for the verse)
B -/4--5-2--/4--5-2--8--5-8-9--8--5-/11-9-
A E
Dream life, outcries, standby, allies
A E
Poolside, child-like, downside, goodbyes
A B
Sympathetic tones don't match a sympathetic lie
E Abm E Abm
So darling don't leave, fix me
F#m
You're my only entrance
Am E Abm
I'm just looking an exit from my real life
E Abm F#m
Me time is my saving grace
A B
While I'm just looking for your face amongst the
A E
Deadbeats, back streets, stories, tell me
A E
Child brides, pigsties, thick ties, unwise
A
Don't just hold each other back,
B
I'm cleaning up my path
E Abm E Abm
So darling don't leave, fix me
F#m
You're my only entrance
Am E Abm E Abm
I'm just looking an exit from my real life, meantime
F#m
Is my saving grace
Am B
While I'm just looking for your face inside the crowd
Abm Dbm Abm Dbm
I'm so sorry, I apologize in advance
F#m B
We were never friends, I didn't mean to hurt you yet again
Abm Dbm
I don't mean my cruelty
Abm Dbm F#m A
It's just the poetry you were looking for
E Abm E Abm
So darling don't leave, save me
F#m
You're my only exit
Am E Abm E Abm
I'm just looking an entrance to my real life meantime
F#m
It's my saving grace
Am B
While I'm just looking for your face inside the crowd
Outro:
E - Abm - E - Abm - F#m - A
E - Abm - E - Abm - F#m - A - B
(Then you repeat the intro)
How to play Poolside
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 B. 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.