Rescue Me
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G Em
Our story's old, older than the wind
G Em
It's been in sight for years, how can we pretend
Cadd9 D
That we all know just how it's gonna end
G
Rescue me in the middle of the ocean
Em
Crashing down, it's always hard to breathe
G
Some say, it's easier to give up on it
Cadd9 D G
I say, it's time to rescue me
G Em
Lost and lonely people standing by
G Em
Afraid to try, Some of them here
G
The same as you and I
Cadd9
The difference is so wrong to be left behind
D
So I need you now
G
Rescue me in the middle of the ocean
Em
Crashing down, it's always hard to breathe
G
Some say, it's hard to make the changes
Cadd9
Rescue me and I'll never be the same
G
Rescue me in the middle of my darkest hour
Em
Time will tell if I never really had the power
Cadd9
Some say, it's easier to give up on it
D
I say, it's time to rescue me
Cadd9
We've gotta get out, how foolish have we been
Em D
To say it's all been a waste of time
Cadd9
We may lose and we may win
Em D Cadd9
But like the sun we will rise again
D
But until then
G
Rescue me in the middle of the ocean
Em
Crashing down, it's always hard to breathe
G
Some say, it's hard to make the changes
Cadd9
Rescue me and I'll never be the same
G
Rescue me in the middle of my darkest hour
Em
Time will tell if I never really had the power
Cadd9
Some say, it's easier to give up on it
D
I say, it's time to rescue me
G G
Rescue me in the middle of the ocean
How to play Rescue Me
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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.