Simple Distance
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G C
You seem unsure of yourself
Em
Standing off to the side
D/F#
Your eyes shining brightly towards me
G C
Tell me who broke your heart
Em
And left you all on your own
D/F#
With a view of love still fading
Em C
We've got to figure this out
G D
Why in every town, the sky is falling
Em
In and all around us
C G D
Could it be, you and I are the ones to blame?
Em C G D (x2)
Em C
At times we know which way the wind is leading
G D
It draws us in with a swift, cool breeze
Em C
And passing through our lungs, fills our chests with a new beat,
G D
To shrug off the darkness beneath our feet
Em C
And what of romance? Is it worth pursuing?
G D
When even the right ones end up being wrong?
Em C
It seems we've made a mess of what's more than a feeling
G D
Oh my god, does it break your heart?
Em C
The distance here is growing
G D
And we're in danger of missing what good is left
Em C
The ones who stay while knowing
G D
Just what an awful mess we can be
Em C
So let's slow down, to take in
G D
The air we've been quick to dismiss
Em C
We're falling faster now
G D
But this is hardly the end, oh
Em C G D
Em C
It's more than simple distance
G D
When I've found the water's up to my neck
Em C
I'm running purely on persistence
G D
Hoping faith will force forward each step
Em C
So shake your mind from slowly sinking under
G D
There's no time to sleep and wonder
Em C G D
What would life be like had I been brave?
Em C
The distance here is growing
G D
And we're in danger of missing what good is left
Em C
The ones who stay while knowing
G D
Just what an awful mess we can be
Em C
So let's slow down, to take in
G D
The air we've been quick to dismiss
Em C
We're falling faster now,
G D
But this is hardly the end, oh
Em C
So what if change is simply looking forward
G D Em C
And letting go of what doors have been closed
G
Maybe courage lies in moving on
D Em C
Even though your fear begs not to
G D
Em C
The distance here is growing
G D
And I'm afraid that the memory of your kiss
Em C
Will be enough to stop me
G D
How to play Simple Distance
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 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.