Sillhouettes
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Intro F#m / E / B
F#m E B
Silhouettes above the cradle hold me down
F#m E B
They won't let me go the wrong way
F#m E B
My mother taught me all the fables, told me how
F#m E B
In the end all the sinners have to pay
But...
Dm E F#m C#
I don't wanna live like my mother
Dm E F#m C#
I don't wanna let fear rule my life
Dm E F#m C#
And i don't wanna live like my father
Dm E F#m C#
I don't wanna give up before i die
F#m E B
He worked so hard his bones are breaking
F#m E B
He wore them down but long ago he lost the feeling
F#m E B
His good intentions leave me shaking, show me how
F#m E B
I don't ever want to end up like he did
And...
Dm E F#m C#
I don't wanna live like my mother
Dm E F#m C#
I don't wanna let fear rule my life
Dm E F#m C#
And i don't wanna live like my father
Dm E F#m C#
I don't wanna give up before i die
F#m E
When i have kids
B F#m E B
I won't put any chains on their wrists, i won't
F#m E B
I'll tell them this there's nothing in this world
F#m E B C#
That you can't be if you want it enough
Dm E F#m C#
I don't wanna live like my mother
Dm E F#m C#
I don't wanna let fear rule my life
Dm E F#m C#
And i don't wanna live like my father
Dm E F#m C#
I don't wanna give up before i die
Dm E F#m C#
I don't wanna live like my mother
Dm E F#m C#
I don't wanna let fear rule my life
Dm E F#m C#
And i don't wanna live like my father
Dm E F#m C#
I don't wanna give up before i die
outro
Dm/E
F#m / E / B
How to play Sillhouettes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.