Release
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Capo 5
verse 1
F C G Am
Don't know what you've been missing when
F C G
You turn your world around
F C G Am
Stop living in the shadows when
F C G
You could be dancing in the clouds
F C G Am
It's not how much you get knocked down
F C G
But about the way we go
F C G Am
You gotta live it while you can
Dm Em F G
If you wanna know
Build up
F C G
So unchain yourself
Am
From this livin
F C G
If you need some help
I'll be givin
F C G
So you'll go and fly up
Am Dm
I'll release you
Em F G
I'll release you now
Drop (x2)
F C G Am
F C G
F C G Am
Dm Em F G
Verse
F C G Am
Don't know what you've been missing when
F C G
You turn your world around
F C G Am
Stop living in the shadows when
F C G
You could be dancing in the clouds
F C G Am
It's not how much you get knocked down
F C G
But about the way we go
F C G Am
You gotta live it while you can
Dm Em F G
If you wanna know
Build up
F C G
So unchain yourself
Am
From this livin
F C G
If you need some help
I'll be givin
F
So you'll go and fly up
F
I'll release you
F G
I'll release you now
Drop
F C G Am
F C G
F C G Am
Dm Em F G
F C G
So unchain yourself
Am
From this livin
F C G
If you need some help
N.C.
I'll be givin
F C G
So you'll go and fly up
Am Dm
I'll release you
Em F G
I'll release you now
Ending
C
How to play Release
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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.