Skyscraper
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Intro
N.C.
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
[Verso 1]
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Tell me the truth about tomorrow
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Tell me the truth about today
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Tell me the truth about your sorrows
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Tell me the words you think and say
[Refrão]
Am Am6
I'll climb you, skyscraper
Am Am6
The mountain gets too high
Am Am6
Wait for me, wait for me
Am Am6
I'm living not to die
[Verso 2]
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Tell me the truth about your lover
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Tell me the truth about your last
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Tell me the truth you can't discover
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Tell me if you want to live it fast
[Refrão]
Am Am6
I'll climb you, skyscraper
Am Am6
The mountain gets too high
Am Am6
Wait for me, wait for me
Am Am6
I'm living not to die
[Ponte]
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
[Verso 3]
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Tell me the truth about tomorrow
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Tell me the truth about today
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Tell me the truth about your sorrows
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Tell me the words you think and say
[Refrão]
Am Am6
I'll climb you, skyscraper
Am Am6
The mountain gets too high
Am Am6
Wait for me, wait for me
Am Am6
I'm living not to die
Outro
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Living not to die
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Living not to die
Em7 Gsus2/E Em7 Emadd9
Living not to die
(Repeat until fade-out)
How to play Skyscraper
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.