Sly
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[(intro) ]C#m A B B (4x) B
C#m B B
She was born with a song in the air
Ebm E
In the summer of 85
C#m G#m Eb
The clouds just went and the day became so bright
C#m G#m
A child of love angel like
Ebm E
With the most beautiful smile
C#m C#m Eb Eb
Growing up to be the sunshine of my life
G#m
Come talk to me
Ebm
Don’t run away
E B
Don’t let the distance grow
G#m
The door’s wide open
Ebm
Don’t ever think
C#m C#m
There is no way home
F#m F#m C#m C#m
Sly come home tonight
D E
The world is so bad you’re drive ‘em all mad
F#m
With your smile
D F#m E
Sly my joy and pride
D A
When the runaway train took you away
C# C#
A part of me died
(bridge) C#m A B B (4x) B
C#m B B
The years went by like the summer of love
Ebm E
So much changed in our lives
C#m G#m Eb
They’re too may scars deep under my skin
C#m G#m
Love turned to hate and hate to love
Ebm E
Let’s start all over again
C#m C#m Eb Eb
And now I wonder what life will bring
G#m
Just let us laugh
Ebm
The tears away
E B
No more hard feelings no
G#m
Cause after all
Ebm
You’re my flesh and blood
C#m C#m
I don’t want you to fall
F#m C#m
Sly come home tonight
D E
The world is so bad you’re drive ‘em all mad
F#m
With your smile
D F#m E
Sly come home alive
D A
When the runaway train took you away
E
A part of me died
(bridge) C#m A B B (4x) B
G#m Ebm
Sly come home tonight
E F#
The world is so bad you’re drive ‘em all mad
G#m
With your smile
E G#m F#
Sly my joy and pride
E A
When the runaway train took you away
G#
A part of me died
(final 4x) C#m A B B
How to play Sly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#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.