Standing Still
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[Intro: ]Bm A D (2x)
Bm A D
Cuttin' through the darkest night in my two headlights
Bm A D
Trying to keep it clear, but I'm losing it here to the twilight
Bm A D
There's a dead end to my left, there's a burning bush to my right
Bm A D
You aren't in sight, you aren't in sight
Chorus
G Asus4 A G Asus4 A
Do you want me, like I want you?
D G Em
Or am I standing still, beneath the darkened sky?
A D G Em
Or am I standing still, with the scenery flying by?
A Bm G Asus4
Or am I standing still, out of the corner of my eye?
F#m Bm G Asus4 A
Was that you passing me by?
Bm A D
Mothers on the stoop, boys in souped-up coupes on this hot summer night
Bm A D
Between fight and flight is the blind man's sight and the choice that's right
Bm A D
I roll the window down, feel like I'm gonna drown in this strange town
Bm A D
Feel broken down, I feel broken down
Chorus
G Asus4 A G Asus4 A
Do you need me, like I need you?
D G Em
Or am I standing still, beneath the darkened sky?
A D G Em
Or am I standing still, with the scenery flying by?
A Bm G Asus4
Or am I standing still, out of the corner of my eye?
F#m Bm G Asus4 A
Was that you passing me by?
Bm
Sweet sorrow is the call tomorrow
Sweet sorrow is the call tomorrow
G Asus4 A G Asus4 A
Do you love me, like I love you?
D G Em
Or am I standing still, beneath the darkened sky?
A D G Em
Or am I standing still, with the scenery flying by?
A Bm G Asus4
Or am I standing still, out of the corner of my eye?
F#m Bm G Asus4 A D G A
Was that you passing me by oh you passing me by?
D G A
passing me by
D
Do you want me? (Passing me by)
G Asus4 A
Do you need me, like I need you too?
D G Asus4 A
And do you want me, like I want you?
D G A
Are you passing me by passing me by
How to play Standing Still
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.