Simply
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Intro
| G Gsus4 | x3
| G |
[Verso 1]
G
We ran away from home
Em
I picked you up after you called my phone
C
Please, leave the rope, 'cause
D G Gsus4 G
I won't let you go
Everything felt so bizarre
Em
I stopped for gas as you cried in the car
C
Never again would I
D G Gsus4 G
Let you sleep alone
[Refrão]
C D G
That night we held hands on the bridge
C D G
And talked about jumping, simply to end it
C D G Em
My fingers made visible my broken heart
C D G
With a toothpick you scratched on your arm
C D G Gsus4 G
Hard enough to add to your scars
[Verso 2]
G
We sat by the road in the dark
Em
Not far away was a dimly lit park
C
There, on a bench, we
D G Gsus4 G
Shared a bottle and talked
Death was the topic you chose
Em
You looked cold, so I gave you my coat
C
You kissed my cheek and
D G Gsus4 G
I've never felt so at home
[Refrão]
C D G
That morning we went to the bridge
C D G
And talked about jumping, simply to end it
C D G Em
My fingers made visible my broken heart
C D G
You showed me the scars on your arm
C D (G Gsus4 G)
But I wished you'd shown me your heart
Solo
| G Gsus4 | G |
| G | G | Em | Em |
| C | D | G Gsus4 | G |
| G | G | Em | Em |
| C | D | G Gsus4 | G |
Outro
G
We ran away from home
Em
You were the kind that had seemed to let go
C
Hold on to me and
D G Gsus4 G
You won't be alone
Everything felt so bizarre
Em
But holding your hand felt so right, and so warm
C
Never again would you
D G Gsus4 G
Let me sleep alone
C
Never again would I
D G Gsus4 G
Let you feel alo - o - one
How to play Simply
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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.