Sparks Fly
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Intro: Am F
C G (2x)
Am F
The way you move is like a full on rainstorm
C G
And I'm a house of cards
Am F
You're the kind of reckless that should send me running but I
C G
kinda know that won't get far.
F G
And you stood there in front of me just
C G Am
Close enough to touch
F G
Close enough to hope you couldn't see
What I was thinking of
Am
Drop everything now
F
Meet me in the pouring rain
C
Kiss me on the sidewalk
G
Take away the pain
Am F C G
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile
Am
Get me with those green eyes, baby
F
As the lights go down
C G
Something that'll haunt me when you're not around
Am F C G Am F C G
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile
Am F
My mind forgets to remind me
C G
You're a bad idea
Am F
You touch me once and it's really something
C G
You find I'm even better than you imagined I would be
F G
I'm on guard for the rest of the world
C G Am
But with you I know it's no good
F
And I could wait patiently but
G
I really wish you would
Am
Drop everything now
F
Meet me in the pouring rain
C
Kiss me on the sidewalk
G
Take away the pain
Am F C G
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile
Am
Get me with those green eyes, baby
F
As the lights go down
C G
Something that'll haunt me when you're not around
Am F C G Am F C G
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile
Am F
I run my fingers through your hair
C G
And watch the lights go out
Am F
Just keep on keeping your eyes on me
C G
It’s just wrong enough to make it feel right
Am F
Lead me up the staircase
C G
Won't you whisper soft and slow
Am
I'm captivated by you baby
F C G
Like a fireworks show
Am
Drop everything now
F
Meet me in the pouring rain
C
Kiss me on the sidewalk
G
Take away the pain
Am F C G
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile
Am
Get me with those green eyes, baby
F
As the lights go down
C G
Something that'll haunt me when you're not around
Am F C G Am F
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile
C G Am F C G Am
Sparks fly, baby smile, sparks fly
How to play Sparks Fly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.