Reach Out
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Intro E A C#m B
E A
It's over your head
C#m B
And you don't seem to understand
E A C#m
One word I say
B
And you can't live your life
D A
Trying to run away
( E A C#m A B )
( E A C#m A B )
E A
You're fighting your friends
C#m B
You're wearing everyone
E A
But it never ends
C#m B
You're wearing me out
B A E/G# F#m
Come on
E A
Reach out, reach out
B C#m B D A
And let someone into your life
E A
Don't get me wrong
C#m B
You always apologise
E A
It's just your way
C#m B
Of making a scene
B A
You need to be loved
E/G# F#m
It's not such a crime
Come on
E A
Reach out, reach out
B C#m B
And let someone into your life
Come on
E A
Reach out, reach out
B C#m B D A
And let someone into your life
Solo E A C#m D
E A C#m D
B A E/G# F#m
B A E/G# F#m
E A
Over your head
C#m B
You just don't seem to understand
E A C#m
One word I say
B
And you can't live your life
B A
You got so much love
E/G# F#m
It's burning inside
Come on
E A
Reach out, reach out
B C#m B
And let someone into your life
Come on
E A
Reach out, reach out
B C#m B
And let someone into your life
E A
Reach out, reach out
B C#m B D A
And let someone into your life
( E A C#m A B )
( E A C#m A B )
( E )
How to play Reach Out
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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.