Retrograde
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Intro: G Cm A# Cm A# Cm D A# Cm D
G
You're on your own,
Cm
in a world you've grown
A#
Few more years to go,
D
Don't let the hurdle fall
A# Cm D
So be the girl you loved,
A# Cm D
Be the girl you loved
G Cm
I'll wait, so show me why you're strong
A#
Ignore everybody else,
D
We're alone now
G Cm
I'll wait, so show me why you're strong
A#
Ignore everybody else,
D
We're alone now
G
Suddenly I'm hit
Cm
Is this darkness of the dawn
A#
And your friends are gone
D
When you friends won't come
Cm A#
So show me where you fit
Cm D
So show me where you fit
G Cm
I'll wait, so show me why you're strong
A#
Ignore everybody else,
A# ~~~
We're alone now
We're alone now
We're alone now
I'll wait
We're alone now
We're alone now
I'll wait
We're alone now
We're alone now
We're alone now
We're alone now
G
Suddenly I'm hit
Cm
Is this darkness of the dawn
A#
And your friends are gone
D
When you friends won't come
Cm A#
So show me where you fit
Cm D
So show me where you fit
Outro: G Cm A# Cm A# Cm D A# Cm D
How to play Retrograde
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.