Save Me
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G Am
Just like two freight trains in a late night storm
Em
Through a blinding rain
C
In the freezing cold
G
On the long way home
Am C
We're screaming through the dark
G Am
We are cigarettes and gasoline
Em C
I caught on fire when you came to me
G Am C
Like a deep red wine casts darkness on my dreams
Am D
You're the first thing on my mind
Am D
You're the first thing on my mind
G Am Em
Won't you save me from myself
G Am Em
Won't you save me from myself
G C
Oh please open up your eyes
Am D
Help me clear my clouded mind.
Am C D
Won't you tell me that we're gonna be alright
G
Please save me tonight
G Am Em C
There's photographs from far away of some people I thought I'd escaped
G Am
But if you can't go home
C
Well where can you go
G Am Em
Sometimes memories like cheap perfume can shake your head
C G Am C
And change your view so I choose to forget and sit right here with you
Am D
You're the first thing on my mind
Am D
You're the first thing on my mind
G Am Em
Won't you save me from myself
G Am Em
Won't you save me from myself
G C
Oh please open up your eyes
Am D
Help me clear my clouded mind.
Am C D
Won't you tell me that we're gonna be alright
G Am Em
Please save me tonight
G Am Em
Please save me tonight
Am G D
Our time may run out so let's count on now
C Em Am
You can just keep those headlights on
G D
The daylight will fade but don't turn away
G Am
Just like two freight trains in a late night storm
Em
Through a blinding rain
C
In the freezing cold
G
On the long way home
Am D
We're screaming through the dark
G Am Em
Won't you save me from myself
G Am Em
Won't you save me from myself
G C
Oh please open up your eyes
Am D
Help me clear my clouded mind.
Am C D
Won't you tell me that we're gonna be alright
G Am Em
Please save me tonight
G Am Em
Please save me tonight
G
Please save me tonight
How to play Save Me
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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.