Straight Lines
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste:
5th traste
Released June 30, 2015
Written by: Alex Goldstein, Alex Utay, Lukas Effman, Robbie Fink
Produced by: Max Wagner, Jack Wagner
Source: East Love Records
[Intro]
C Am G F
C Am G F
[Verse 1]
C
I can't say I'm sorry
Am
For being myself
G
But a little less me
F
Might be better for my health
C Am
My sneakers are roughed up
G F
But they still work just fine
[Chorus]
Dm F
Why am I moving in circles
C G
When I'm looking for straight lines
Dm F
Moving in circles
C Am G F
But I'm looking for straight lines
[Verse 2]
C
I got into a subway
Am
I got off in Seattle
G
Forgot to get some sleep
F
And I woke up kinda rattled
C Am
I can't plan the day cause
G F
I don't know the time
[Chorus]
Dm F
Why am I moving in circles
C G
When I'm looking for straight lines
Dm F
Moving in circles
C G
But I'm looking for straight lines
[Post-Chorus]
Dm
Know what I want
Baby, I know what I'm looking for
F
Know what I want
Baby, I know what I'm looking for
C
Know what I want
Baby, I know what I'm looking for
G
You know what I want
Baby, I know what I'm looking for
Dm
Know what I want
Baby, I know what I'm looking for
F
Know what I want
Baby, I know what I'm looking for
C
Know what I want
Baby, I know what I'm looking for
G
You know what I want
Baby, I know what I'm looking for
[Bridge]
F Am
25 years is too much time
C
The city is too noisy
G
The country is too quiet
[Chorus]
Dm F
Why am I moving in circles
C G
When I'm looking for straight lines
Dm F
Moving in circles
C G
But I'm looking for straight lines
[Outro Chorus]
Dm F
moving in circles
C G
But I'm looking for straight lines
Dm F
Moving in circles
N.C.
But I'm looking for straight lines
How to play Straight Lines
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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.