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E|---5----5------5----5----5----87--5----5----5-----5---3----3----3----3---|
B|---6----6------6----6----6----6-6--6----5----5-----5---3---3-----3----3---|
G|---7----7------7----7----7----7-7--7----5----5-----5---4----4----4----4---|
D|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---1----1--1----1--------1----1--1----1--------------------3---3---3-----|
B|---1----1--1----1--------3----3--3----3------1--1-1--1-------0---0---0---|
G|---2----2--2----2--------2----2--2----2------2--2-2--2-------0---0---0---|
D|---3----3--3----3---------------------------2--2-2--2------0---0---0-----|
A|---3----3--3----3----------------------------------------2---2---3-------|
E|---1----1--1----1----------------------------------------3---3---3-------|
Dm
As long as you notice
Am C Dm
I'm hoping that you'll keep your heart open
Am C
I'll keep mine open too
Dm
If you don't ask, I won't tell
Am C
Just know that, just know that
Dm Am G
It all hurts, it all hurts just the same
F Dm Am
Something is wrong, I can't explain
C
Everything changed when the birds came
Dm F Am C
You'll never know what they might do if they catch you too early
F Dm Am C
We need to fly ourselves before someone else tells us how
Dm F Am Am
Something is off, I feel like prey, I feel like praying
Dm
As long as you notice
Am C Dm
I'm hoping that you'll keep your heart open
Am C
I'll keep mine open too
Dm Am
So, so, I'll probably take you aside
C
And tell you what's on my mind
Dm
But you, you'll just keep it inside
Am G
Probably tell me that you're alright
F Dm Am
Something is wrong, I can't explain
C
Everything changed when the birds came
Dm F Am C
You'll never know what they might do if they catch you too early
F Dm Am C
We need to fly ourselves before someone else tells us how
Dm F Am Am
Something is off, I feel like prey, I feel like praying
G Am F
(If I run) If I run away I'll never know
G Am Dm
(What you want) And if you go then I’ll never grow
G Am F
(I'm undone) Let me slip, let me slide
G Am Dm
(If you run) I'll be sure to let you fly
F Dm Am
Something is off, I can't explain
C
You know what I mean, don't you?
Dm F Am
Something I saw, or something I did that made me like this
C
Could you help me?
F Dm Am C
We need to fly ourselves before someone else tells us how
Dm F Am C
Something is off, I feel like prey, I feel like praying
Dm F Am
Something is off, I feel like prey, I feel like praying
Dm Am
So, so, I'll probably take you aside
C
And tell you what's on my mind
Dm
But you, you'll just keep it inside
Am G
Probably tell me that you're alright
Dm Am
So, so, I'll probably take you aside
C
And tell you what's on my mind
Dm
But you, you'll just keep it inside
Am G
Probably tell me that you're alright
F Dm
I don't want to fight
F Dm
I don't want to fight
F Dm
I don't want to fight
F Dm
I don't want to fight
How to play Prey
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 E. 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.