Sharp Cutting Words
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C G
You're the one you're my shinin star
C G
You're the one I've been waiting for
D C D C
Let's fly away to some foreign country
G D G
Where nobody knows who we are
C G
I wish I had a ship to sail the waters
C G
I wish I had about a hundred dollars
D C D C
But I'll just stand with this glass in my hand
G D G
Feeling like nothing even matters
Em C G
Your words run thru me like the blood in my veins
Em C D
I could swear I knew your love before I knew your name
Before I knew your name
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C G
Everyday I miss your smiling face
C G
No one here can ever take your place
D C D C
The sun can shine down over my town
G D G
But it never shines in my days
C G
I told all the stars above
C G
I'm gonna shower you with my love
D C D C
I won't demand you I'll try to understand you
G D G
My love is free as a dove
Em C G
Your words run thru me like the blood in my veins
Em C D
I could swear I knew your love before I knew your name
Before I knew your name
C G
You're the one you're my shinin star
C G
You're the one I've been waiting for
D C D G
Let's fly away to some foreign country
G D G
Where nobody knows who we are
How to play Sharp Cutting Words
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.