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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
I like to use bar chords for everything except D chord. For the parts that transition
quickly from Fm to Dm,
 
I find using the Dm 5th fret bar chord right into Am 5th fret bar chord to be the
easiest transition for me.
 
Also for strumming, I like to place emphasis on the 1st and 3rd beat.
 
[Intro]
Am
 
Am
Silence was a weapon
F
pointed at my chest and
Am
I would raise my voice
G C
but I know how that would go
 
[Verse 1]
Dm Am
Clear and empty bottles
F
Drove a hundred thousand miles
Am
wish that I could tell you this
G C
was a twisted joke
 
[Chorus]
F7
I am not a liar
F Am
Remember this was nothing
F
Why do I feel poison
G C
dripping from my mouth
 
[Verse 2]
Am
And stayed awake til sunrise
F
Saw the Salt Lake City skyline
Am
Silver days was perfect
G C
You held it to the moon
 
[Verse 3]
Am
All those Carolina islands
F7
You swore we'd never die then
Am
Told me all your secrets
G C
My lips still sealed for you
 
[Chorus]
F
I am not a liar
Am
All the times that we were no one
F
Tastes like fuckin posion
G C
dripping from my mouth
 
[Verse 4]
F
I could never hurt you
Am
Atleast I didn't want to
F F7
That was back before I
G C
Knew what I know now
 
[Outro]
Am F7 Am F7
 
C Am F7 C
 
Esus4 E F7 C

How to play Skyline

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 E. 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.

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