Powerful
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Bm
Why won't you do to me
Bm
Like lightning when I'm swimming in the sea
D
From the very first time we loved
D
From the very first time we touched
Bm
Talking on wires and power lines
Bm
You put your body on top of mine
D
Everytime that you lift me up
D
To the heaven and stars above
Em Bm
Oh Lord of mercy, I'm beggin you please
D A
I'm feelin drained, I need love
Em Bm
You charge me up like electricity
D A
Jump start my heart with your love
Chorus x2
Em
There's an energy
Bm
When you hold me
D
When you touch me
A
It's so powerful
Em
I can feel it
Bm
When you hold me
D
When you touch me
A
It's so powerful
VERSE
Bm
I couldn't leave even if I wanted to
Bm
'cause something keeps pulling me back to you
D
From the very first time we loved
D
From the very first time we touched
Em
The stroke of your fingers
Em
The scent of you lingers
Bm
My mind roaming wild
Bm
The thoughts of your smile
D
Oh you gotta give me some
A
Or you can give it all but it's never enough no
Instrumental Em Bm D A x2
Chorus x2
Em
There's an energy
Bm
When you hold me
D
When you touch me
A
It's so powerful
Em
I can feel it
Bm
When you hold me
D
When you touch me
A
It's so powerful
BRIDGE
Em Bm
Hold me in your arms
D
Burns like a fire
A
Electricity
Em Bm
When you're close I feel the sparks
D A
Takes me higher to infinity
How to play Powerful
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.