Stanley
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Intro: E F#m E F#m C#m G#m A (x2)
[Verso 1]
E F#m
Wving in the frozen wind
E
With the flags that line
F#m C#m
the streets Past warning
G#m
signs of rat poison
A
Snow beneath our feet
E
Through the park under
F#m E
the bridge Over the barbed
F#m C#m
wire fences Into a tree to
G#m A
hang on with the leaves
alone defenseless
[Refrão]
E
Walking along the
F#/A# A
waterfront for you
E
Is it alright? Is it
F#/A# A
alright without you?
E
We walk along the
F#/A# A
waterfront for you
E
Is it alright? Is it
F#/A# A G G
alright without you?
[Pós-Refrão]
E F#m E F#m C#m G#m A
[Verso 2]
E F#m
Sailing over buildings more
E G#m
grand in former times
C#m G#m
Remembering the towers that
A
once lived there in the sky
E
Weaving through the twisty
F#m E
blades paper thin I float
F#m C#m G#m
away Back home to the skeleton
A
we drink to warmer days
[Verso 3]
E F#m
How long now have you been gone?
E
Seems like you just walked
F#m C#m
in Here we go we go I can
G#m
still see you waving back
A
Through the window
[Refrão]
E
Walking along the
F#/A# A
waterfront for you
E
Is it alright? Is it
F#/A# A
alright without you?
E
We walk along the
F#/A# A
waterfront for you
E
Is it alright? Is it
F#/A# A
alright without you?
E
Is it alright? Is it
F#/A# A
alright without you?
E
Is it alright? Is it
F#/A# A
alright without you?
How to play Stanley
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.