Somewhere only we know
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Intro
A A/G# Bm Esus4 E x2
A A/G#
I walked across an empty land
Bm Esus4 E
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
A A/G#
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Bm Esus4 E
Sat by the river and it made me complete
F#m C#m
Oh simple thing where have you gone
D D6 E
I'm getting old and i need something to rely on
F#m C#m
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
D D6 E
I'm getting tired and i need somewhere to begin
A A/G#
I came across a fallen tree
Bm Esus4 E
I felt the branches of it looking at me
A A/G#
Is this the place we used to love
Bm Esus4 E
Is this the place that i've been dreaming of
F#m C#m
Oh simple thing where have you gone
D D6 E
I'm getting old and i need something to rely on
F#m C#m
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
D D6 E
I'm getting tired and i need somewhere to begin
Bm A/C# E
And if you have a minute why don't we go
Bm A/C# E
talk about it somewhere only we know
Bm A/C# E
this could be the end of everything
D6
So why don't we go
E6
somewhere only we know
D6
E6
somewhere only we know
D6 E6
(Break)
F#m C#m
Oh simple thing where have you gone
D D6 E
I'm getting old and i need something to rely on
F#m C#m
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
D D6 E
I'm getting tired and i need somewhere to begin
Bm A/C# E
And if you have a minute why don't we go
Bm A/C# E
talk about it somewhere only we know
Bm A/C# E
this could be the end of everything
D6
so why don't we go
D6 E6
so why don't we go
(Instrumental)
Bm A/C# E x2
Bm A/C# E
this could be the end of everything
D6
so why don't we go
E6 D6
somewhere only we know
E6 Cm Bm7
somewhere only we know
A/C# Bm A
somewhere only we know
How to play Somewhere only we know
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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.