Reaching Out
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Intro F Dm Bb C
F
I dreamed of calling Paris home
Dm
Now everything just seems a mess
Bb
Surrounded, but so alone
C
Expected to be this huge success
F
It's best to just forget it all
Dm
A fantasy and nothing more
Bb
Just paper dreams built to fall
C
Hang it all up and close the door
F
Reaching out
Dm
To find the person I can be
Bb
Is it enough to just be me?
C
I feel like settin' myself free
G
I've got dreams to see me through
Em
But will they just remain inside?
C
I want to see the word brand new
D
Why do I always run and hide?
G
Reaching out
Em
To find the person I can be
C
Is it enough to just be me?
D
I feel like setting myself free
G
I need this now
Em
To say the things I want to say
C
There's got to be another way
D Bb
I want to leave, I need to stay
G
Is it enough to just be me?
G
Is it enough to just be me?
How to play Reaching Out
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.