Sound The Alarm
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Intro E A9 B9 A9 (2x)
E A9 B9 A9
I dont know if I could last
E A9 B9 A9
When I couldnt rescue you
E A9 B9 G#m
And I dont know if my best
C#m B9 A9
Is enough for me anymore
E A9 B9 A9
Well I will take it as a test
E A9 B9 A9
I will see if I console
E A9 B9 G#m
You know Id change it if I could
C#m B9
But somethings wrong
A9
Its understood
A9 E
And at times I miss you
B9 A9 E
Know that you make it hard to breathe
B9 A9
I wish it was fake
E
Sound the alarm
B9 C#m B9 A9
I know well make it right, alright
C#m B9 A9
I know tonight
F# A E B
We're alright
F# A
Am I the only one?
E B F#
Am I the only one that you can hear?
A
Am I the only one?
C#m B9
’Cause if I'm the only one that you can hear
F# A
Hear me (hear me), hear me (hear me)
F# A
Hear me (hear me), hear me (hear me)
( E A9 B9 ) (2x)
A9 E
And at times I miss you
B9 A9
I know that you make it
E
All too real
B9 A9
I wish it were fake
E
Sound the alarm
B9 C#m B9 A9
I know we'll make it right alright
C#m B9 A9
I know tonight
C#m B9 A9
We're alright
C#m B9 A9 C#m B9 A9
Right, alright
C#m B9 A9 C#m B9 A9
Right, alright
C#m B9 A9
You know we'll be alright
C#m B9 A9
We'll be alright
E
Tonight
How to play Sound The Alarm
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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.