Rocket For The Girl
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Intro: C
Am C
I wrote a love song for the wrong girl
Am C
I guess I had to go through hell with her just to get to you
Am
People talk bad about what they don't know
C
People talk bad when they can't see the truth
G F
Like the way my heart goes crazy when you walk in the room
Am C
You are the sad girl who lost her rocket
Am
I had a dream about you
C
About a year before we fell in love
Am
You lost your drag in the dream behind you
C
It is all that you can see
G
Even though it isn't real it looks so big
F
But you can't see me
C Bm
You are my everything, everyday
F G
You ruin me for anybody else
C Bm
You make all the old things new
F G
With the sound of your voice and the easy way you move
C Bm
You are my everything, everyday
F G
You ruin me in all the right ways
C Bm
When I break down you make me feel strong
F G
When I lose my music you help me find a new song
F D
When I get my magic in a bottle
C Dm
I will spend it all to heal your world
F G C
I will build a rocket for the girl
C
Someday
F
So please stop pushing me away
C
You gotta let go of the pain, Baby
F C
You gotta let go of the way things used to be
F
This life gets dark sometimes
C
Good things can be hard to see
F
Now I'm good for you
G
You are perfect for me
C Bm
You are my everything, everyday
F G
You ruin me for anybody else
C Bm
You make all the old things new
F G
With the sound of your voice and the easy way you move
C Bm
You are my everything, everyday
F G
You ruin me in all the right ways
C Bm
When I break down you make me feel strong
F G
When I lose my music you help me find a new song
F D
When I get my magic in a bottle
C Dm
I will spend it all to heal your world
F G C Bm
I will build a rocket for the girl (I will build a rocket for the girl)
F G C Bm
I will build a rocket for the girl (I will build a rocket for the girl)
F G C
I will build a rocket for the girl
C
Someday
C
Someday
How to play Rocket For The Girl
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.