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Intro: A7M F5-/7M A7M F5-/7M A
F5-/7M A7M
Sad is to live in solitude
Dbm7 F#5+/7/(b9) F#7/13-Bm7
Far from your tranquil altitude
D G#dim Db7 F#m7 Db7/9+
Sad is to know that no one ever can live on a dream
Db7M G#7/13 Dbm9
That never will be, will never be
F#m7 Bm7 E6
Dreamer awake, wake up and see
A7M F#5-/7M A7M
Your beauty is an aeroplane
Em7 A7/9- A7/9-/13
So high, my heart can't bear the strain
D7M Dm6 Dbm7 Cdim
A heart that stops when you pass by only to cause me pain
Bm7 E7/9- Am7 Am6
Sad is to live in solitude
Interlude: F5-/7M A7M Dbm7 F#5+/7/(b9) F#7/13- Bm7 D G#dim Db7 F#m7 Db7/9+ Db7M G#7/13 Dbm9 F#m7 Bm7 E6
A7M F#5-/7M A7M
Your beauty is an aeroplane
Em7 A7/9- A7/9-/13
So high, my heart can't bear the strain
D7M Dm6 Dbm7 Cdim
A heart that stops when you pass by only to cause me pain
Bm7 E7/9- Am7 (Am6 D7/9 Am6 D7/9)
Sad is to live in solitude
How to play Sad
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7M. 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.