Stalemate
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Intro: Em G Am G
[Verso 1]
Em G
This is how it looks our game
Am
Do you believe it?
G
Just two pieces
Em G
The board offers no place to hide
Am
My recursive movements
G
Your repeated evasions
Em G
No checkmate shall be claimed
Am
We fear we could be
G
Finally be together
Em G
No checkmate shall be claimed
Am
We fear it will end
G
in the end it will end
[Refrão]
Bm D
Is there a movement left?
A
Only you and me
E
Facing us
Bm D
Fearing to move a piece
A
Stalemate
E
We won’t stand another hurt
Bm D
Is there any other play?
Fearing
A E
To resume our game again
Bm D
Facing, beholding us
Stalemate
A E
You will kick the board again
Solo: Em G Am G
[Verso 2]
Em G
The pieces in stalemate
Am G
No checkmate shall be claimed
[Ponte]
D A
No motion after centuries
Bm E
Trapped, alienated and numbed
D A
No relief at the mercy of
Bm E
the fears your demons bring
[Verso 3]
Em G Am G
Em G
White moves in stalemate
Am
Black escapes
G
Never ending story
[Refrão]
Bm D
Is there a movement left?
A
Only you and me
E
Facing us
Bm D
Fearing to move a piece
A
Stalemate
E
We won’t stand another hurt
Bm D
Is there any other play?
Fearing
A E
To resume our game again
Bm D
Facing, beholding us
Stalemate
A E
Will you will kick the board again?
How to play Stalemate
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.