Speaking Terms
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Intro:
F C F C
F
[Verso 1]
C
I used to kneel beside my bed at night when I was small
G Am
It was easy as breathing, believing wasn't hard at all
G F G
I knew that You were there close as my next prayer
C
The world it'll break you down, break your heart
G Am
And shake your faith but now you feel so far away
Am
I don't know who's to blame
G F G
I don't talk to You as much, maybe that's part of growing up
[Refrão]
F G
I carry on this one way conversation
C Em Am
I'm listening but You don't say a word
F G
If your answer's in the silence, I'll be patient
C Em Am
But it's hard to know my prayers are being heard
F G
I'm waiting on a whisper, just something to confirm that
F G C F
You and me are still on speaking terms
[Verso 2]
C
I mostly come around now when things aren't working out
G Am
I show up with my questions, my stumbles, and my doubts
G F G
Always thinking of myself, and always asking You for help
[Refrão]
F G
So I carry on this one way conversation
C Em Am
I'm listening but You don't say a word
F G
If your answer's in the silence, I'll be patient
C Em Am
But it's hard to know my prayers are being heard
F G
I'm waiting on a whisper, just something to confirm that
F G Am G F
You and me are still on speaking terms
Interlude:
Am G F Em
[Ponte]
F G
Even though I know You're more than I deserve
F Am G
I want to get back to how we were
[Refrão]
F G
So I carry on this one way conversation
C Em Am
I'm listening but You don't say a word
F G
If your answer's in the silence, I'll be patient
C Em Am
But it's hard to know my prayers are being heard
F G
I'm waiting on a whisper, just something to confirm that
F G Am
You and me are still on speaking terms
G Em F G
Yeah, that You and me are still on speaking terms
Outro:
C F C F
How to play Speaking Terms
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.