Sandcastles
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Intro Bb Bb Gm Eb Bb
Bb Bb
We built sandcastles, that washed away
Gm Eb Bb
I made you cry, when I walked away
F Bb Gm
And although I promised that I couldn't stay,
Eb Bb
Every promise, don't work out that way
Eb Bb
Every promise, don't work out that way
Bb Bb
Dishes smashed on my counter, from our last encounter
Gm
Pictures snatched out the frame
Eb F
Bitch, I scratched out your name and your face
Gm Eb Bb
What is it about you that I can't erase, baby
Eb Bb
Well, every promise, don't work out that way
Eb Bb
Well, every promise, don't work out that way
Bb Bb
And your heart is broken cause I walked away
Gm Eb Bb
Show me your scars, and I won't walk away
Bb Gm Eb Bb
And I know I promised that I couldn't stay, baby
Eb Bb Gm
Every promise, don't work out that way, no...
Eb F Bb
Every promise, don't work out that way
How to play Sandcastles
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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.