Reykjavik
View chords used in this chart
Intro Bb
Bb
I ache to be different
D
I'm learning to dance
Gm
See the Black Forest
Eb
The south east of France
Bb
See my friends in the States
D
They know the best things to do
Gm
I'm making a list of all the parts
Eb
I want to share with you
Bb
We'll move away and
D
Learn the language to boot
Gm Eb
Find faults with the food from our studio room
Bb
I'll make mistakes with my words
D
My French is the same
Gm
My love for you is certain
Eb
It's all j'adore et je taime
Bb
And I swear I do
D
I swear I do
Gm Eb
My love for you is certain I swear it's true
Bb
I miss you when I'm away
D
I miss you when I'm gone
Gm Eb
I miss the little parts of the day we get to share when we're alone
Bb
We never talk in the evening
D
I'm always playing a show
Gm Eb
Playing sad songs to strangers that I hardly know
Bb
Is it worth it?
D
Is it worth it?
Gm
Is it worth it?
Eb
I hope it's worth it
Bb
It means nothing
D
It means nothing
Gm
It means nothing
Eb
It means nothing
Bb
I miss you when I'm away
D
I miss you when I'm gone
Gm Eb
I miss the little parts of the day we get to share when we're alone
Bb
We never talk in the evening
D
I'm always playing a show
Gm Eb
Playing sad songs to strangers that I hardly know
Bb
It means nothing
D
It means nothing
Gm Eb
It means nothing if it's easy
Solo Bb D Gm Eb
Bb
Is it worth it?
D
Is it worth it?
Gm
Is it worth it?
Eb
I hope it's worth it
How to play Reykjavik
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.