Red Eye
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Capo on 4
(*= one strum)
Intro-
G
Cadd9 G Dsus4
I lost perspective of who I was I hit the wall
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4
I knew that it would take a lot but it took it all
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4
No you don't come this far just turn around covered too many miles
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4*
No you don't get this close to breaking now, just to close your eyes
Em7 Cadd9
While the world sleeps under my feet tonight
G Dsus4
I'm chasing myself in the sky
Em7 Cadd9
While the world sleeps under my feet tonight
G Dsus4
I'll be up here learning to fly
Em7
When You know what you're killing for
Cadd9
In your heart it already knows
G
Sure it'll hurt but it's worth every burn
Dsus4
Cause one day you'll be home
Em7 Cadd9 G
Till it feels like I
Dsus4*/mute
I'm always on the red eye
G Cadd9 G Dsus4
This time around its not even about getting paid
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4
I’m just an addict for the moment when the magic is made
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4
But when you are who you are who you really are it can put you through hell
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4*
Just spend a day in the skin that you want to live in to see how it feels
Em7 Cadd9
While the world sleeps under my feet tonight
G Dsus4
I'm chasing myself in the sky
Em7 Cadd9
While the world sleeps under my feet tonight
G Dsus4
I'll be up here learning to fly
Em7
When You know but you can't let go
Cadd9
In your heart it already knows
G
Sure it'll hurt but it's for every burn
Dsus4
Cause one day you'll get home
Em7 Cadd9 G
Till it feels like, I
Dsus4
I'm always on the red
Em7 Cadd9 G
It feels like, I
Dsus4
I'm always on the red eye
Cadd9 G
Finding myself these days looking down from the window saying
Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9
I’m counting lines on how just when I should just be counting sheep
G
Truth is that I can’t complain, do it over and over again
Em7* Cadd9*
And over aga---ain
(soft strumming or singles below)
G Cadd9
While the world sleeps under my feet tonight
G Dsus4
I'm chasing myself in the sky
Em7 Cadd9
While the world sleeps under my feet tonight
G Dsus4
I'll be up here learning to fly
Em7 Cadd9
While the world sleeps under my feet tonight
G Dsus4
I'm chasing myself in the sky
Em7 Cadd9
While the world sleeps under my feet tonight
G Dsus4
I'll be up here learning to fly
Em7
When you know but you can't let go
Cadd9
In your heart it already knows
G
Sure it'll hurt but it's for every burn
Dsus4
Cause one day you'll get home
Em7 Cadd9 G
Till it feels like, I
Dsus4
I'm always on the red
Em7 Cadd9 G
It feels like, I
Dsus4
I'm always on the red
Em7 Cadd9 G
It feels like, I *softly, slowly fading out*
Dsus4* G Cadd9 Em7 Dsus4 G Cadd9 Em7 G
I'm always on the red eye
Have fun!
Christy
How to play Red Eye
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 G. 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.