Step Forward
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[Refrão]Am F
When your life is finished burning down,
C G
you'll be all that's left standing there,
F C
you'll become a baby cumulus,
G
and fly up to the firmament
Am F
And no one gets to know the purpose,
C G
we need to learn to live without knowing,
F C
but all we are saying,
G
is step forward, step forward
Break
Am F C G F C G
verse 1
Am F C G
We can only see a small part of everything and nothing,
F C
when you finally know you can't know,
G
step forward, step forward,
Am F
And if you don't believe in miracles,
C G
it comes with every single heartbeat,
F C
another opportunity,
G
step forward, step forward
Break
Am F C G F C G (x3)
verse 2
Am F
And everybody here is trying so hard
C G
to make things a little better,
F C
I never got a chance to thank you,
G
step forward, step forward,
Am F
And everybody here is trying so hard
C G
to make things a little better,
F C G
all we are saying is step forward, step forward
Break
Am F C G F C G (x4)
[Refrão]Am F
When your life is finished burning down
C G
you'll be all that's left standing there
F C
you'll become a baby cumulus
G
and fly up to the firmament
How to play Step Forward
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 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.