Security Check
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Bm D
She was standing at the barrier by security check
A G
That was as far as they'd let her
Bm D
Trails of mascara down her cheeks and her neck
A G
Worried her loved one might forget her
Bm E
He is leaving today
G A E
I watched him run, run, run to catch his plane
A D
Determination on his face
Bm G
Nothing could stop him, nothing could stop him
Bm G E
Nothing could stop him, he had to get away
Bm D
She'll be waiting 'til the end of the world
A Bm
Just because he didn't say the word
D
N-n-no
E
No no
Bm D
She'll be left a strange and unsettled girl
A Bm
Just because he didn't say the word
D
B-B-bye
E
Goodbye
Bm D
It reminded me of something I've been trying to forget
A G
A window I left wide open
Bm D
The day I didn't say the words that I sould've said
A G
And left a hungry man hoping
Bm E
I was leaving that day
G A E
I had to run, run, run to catch my train
A D
I heard him calling out my name
Bm G
But nothing could stop me, nothing could stop me,
Bm G E
Nothing could stop me, I had to get away
Bm D
Now he'll be waiting 'til the end of time
A Bm
Just because I couldn't say the word
D
N-n-no
E
No no
Bm D
It'll rattle in the back of his mind
A Bm
Just because I couldn't say the word
D
B-B-bye
E
Goodbye
Bm
If you're leaving
D E
Say the word, Say the word
Bm
If you're leaving
D E
Say the word, Say the word
Bm
If you're leaving
D E
Say the word, Say the word
Bm
If you're leaving
D E
Say the word, Say the word
Bm D
I'll be waiting 'til the end of time
A Bm
Just because you haven’t said the word
D
N-n-no
E
No no
Bm D
It'll rattle in the back of my mind
A Bm
Just because you haven’t said the word
D
B-B-bye
E Bm
Goodbye
D
B-B-bye
E Bm
Goodbye
D
B-B-bye
A
Goodbye
How to play Security Check
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.