Saving My Face
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C Em7 Am7
See the look on my face
C Em7 Am7
From staying too long in one place
Dm C G
And everytime I try to leave
Fm
I find that I keep on stalling
C Em7 Am7
Feeling like a big old stone
C Em7 Am7
Standing by the strength of my own
Dm C G
And everytime the morning breaks
Fm
I know I'm closer to falling
Am C/D
Im all outta luck all outta faith
Em G
I would give everything just for a taste
Am C/D
But everythings here all outta place
Em G
Losing my memory saving my face
Am C/D
Saving my face
Em G
Saving my face
Am C/D
Saving my face
C Em7 Am7
Im listening to what you say
C Em7 Am7
Even though I look the other way
Dm C G
But you could never understand
Fm
the feeling of what Im needing
Am C/D
Im all outta luck all outta faith
Em G
I would give everything just for a taste
Am C/D
But everythings here all outta place
Em G
Losing my memory saving my face
Saving my face
Bridge:
F C/D Em Am Am/G (x2)
F C/D Em E
Palm Mute:
F E
leave it all to me I will do the right thing
Am G
baby I'll be everything I need
F E
leave it all to me I will do the right thing
Am G
baby I'll be everythign I need
F E
leave it all to me I will do the right thing do the right thing
Am C/D
Im all outta luck all outta faith
Em G
I would give everything just for a taste
Am C/D
But everythings here all outta place
Em G
Losing my memory and losing the best of me
Am C/D
Im all outta luck all outta faith
Em G
I would give everything just for a taste
Am C/D
But everythings here all outta place
Em G
Losing my memory saving my face
F C/D Em Am Am/G 4x
Saving my face
end on F
How to play Saving My Face
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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.