Smoke
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Intro:
A E A/C# D (x2)
[Verso 1]
A E A/C# D
From where I am I can smell the smoke
A E A/C# D
They're burning something, I don't want to know
A E A/C# D
Should I really sit here and wait
A E A/C# D
And hope it blows the other way
A E/G# Bm/F# D E
[Verso 2]
D A E
I wish I could see
D A E
And turn off my lungs when I run
D A E
Into poisoned air
D A E/G#
Which may finally be everywhere
A E A/C# D x2
[Verso 3]
A E A/C# D
I don't want to go to sleep
A E A/C# D
I don't even think I need it
A E A/C# D
Keep every light turned on
A E A/C# D
Because it seems darker than ever
A E/G# Bm/F# D E
D
Outro:
A E D x9
A E D
All the murderous greed
A E D
Ignored by the ones with too many reasons
A E D
For keeping things running
A E D
If I blame them for anything
A E A
It's nothing more than I blame on myself
How to play Smoke
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 A. 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.