Satellite
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Intro:
G D Em D C
G D Em D C
[Verso 1]
G D
Rattling bones
Em D C
Caught staring at your stone
G D
Oh, it's taking a toll
Em D C
Everything I can't control
G D
And have you taken me host
Em D C
For everything that I've done wrong?
G D
Going steady alone
Em D C
Still broken, overgrown
Em D C
If only weightless meant I was gone
[Refrão]
Em C
If I could be a satellite
G
Sitting next to the moon
D
I'd be closer to you
Em C
If I could be the morning light
G
Reflecting to you
D
But you were gone too soon
Em C
If I could be a satellite
G D
If I could be a satellite
Instrumental:
G D Em D C
[Verso 2]
G D
What am I supposed to say?
Em D C
It's only been two goddamn days
G D
Flying like an open flame
Em D C
You always knew that you'd be saved
Em D C
I prayed you take that to your grave
[Refrão]
Em C
If I could be a satellite
G
Sitting next to the moon
D
I'd be closer to you, oh, oh-oh
Em C
If I could be the morning light
G
Reflecting to you
D
But you were gone too soon
Em
If I could be a satellite
C G D
Oh, if I could be a satellite
Em
If I could be a satellite
Outro:
(Em) C G D
Em C G D*
How to play Satellite
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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.