Primary Colors
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Intro
Bm A D G X2
[Verso 1]
Em A
Heard a voice calling out
D
Through all the static
G Em
I was zoned out in my car
A
Spiral thought
D D/F# G
Glow of red washed out
Em A
When you picked up the phone
D/F#
I wasn't ready
G Em
I was taken by surprise
A
Thought it out
D/F# G
I still feel lost somehow
[Refrão]
Em A D/F# G Em A
Finite, the primary colors hit our eyes
D/F# G
And they can be anything
Em A D G Em
You are the pain of a phantom limb
A D G
I felt in blue and red
[Verso 2]
Em A
And I could call it off
D/F#
If you let me
G Em
I was steadying my breath
A
In and out
D/F# G
With my lungs on fire
Em A
The key was by the door
D/F#
You can have it
G Em
I don't need it anymore
A
Spiral out
D G
Seven years of bad luck
[Ponte]
Bm A D
Will I rely upon myself
G Bm
To find a way to go from here?
A D
I want to love entirely
G
But I was led astray
Bm A D
Will I rely upon myself
G Bm
To find a way to go from here?
A D
I understand it all now
Em
It's not supposed to make sense
{Solo}
A D G
Em A D/F# G
Em A D D/F# G
Em A D G
Em A D/F# G
[Refrão]
Em A D/F# G Em A
Finite, the primary colors hit our eyes
D/F# G
And they can be anything
Em A D/F# G
You are the pain of a phantom limb
Bm A G
It's not supposed to make sense
Outro
G A
G A
G A
G A
It's not supposed to make sense
G A
G A
G A
G A
It's not supposed to make sense
G A
G A
G A
How to play Primary Colors
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 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.