Stranger In Moscow
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Eb C#sus2 F#6
I was wandering in the rain
Ab Eb
Mask of life, feelin' insane
C#sus2 F#6
Swift and sudden fall from grace
Ab Eb
Sunny days seem far away
C#sus2 F#6
Kremlin's shadow belittlin' me
Ab Eb
Stalin's tomb won't let me be
C#sus2 F#6
On and on and on it came
Ab
Wish the rain would just let me
E7 A
How does it feel (How does it feel)
E7 A
How does it feel
D7 G
How does it feel
F#m7
When you're alone
A6/9
And you're cold inside
Eb C#sus2 F#6
Here abandoned in my fame
Ab Eb
Armageddon of the brain
C#sus2 F#6
KGB was doggin' me
Ab Eb
Take my name and just let me be
C#sus2 F#6
Then a begger boy called my name
Ab Eb
Happy days will drown the pain
C#sus2 F#6
On and on and on it came
And again, and again, and again...
Ab
Take my name and just let me be
E7 A
How does it feel (How does it feel)
E7 A
How does it feel
D7 G
How does it feel
D7 G
How does it feel
E7 A
How does it feel (How does it feel)
E7 A
How does it feel
D7 G
How does it feel
F#m7
When you're alone
A6/9
And you're cold inside
{Eb|C#sus2|F#6|Ab} X 4
E7 A
How does it feel (How does it feel)
E7 A
How does it feel
D7 G
How does it feel
D7 G
How does it feel
E7 A
How does it feel (How does it feel)
E7 A
How does it feel
D7 G
How does it feel
F#m7
When you're alone
A6/9
And you're cold inside
E
Like stranger in Moscow
Dsus2 G6 A
E
Like stranger in Moscow
Dsus2 G6 A
E Dsus2
We're talkin' danger
G6 A
We're talkin' danger, baby
E
Like stranger in Moscow
Dsus2 G6 A
E Dsus2
We're talkin' danger
G6 A
We're talkin' danger, baby
E
Like stranger in Moscow
Dsus2 G6 A
E Dsus2
I'm livin' lonely
G6 A
I'm livin' lonely, baby
E
Stranger in Moscow
Dsus2 G6 A
How to play Stranger In Moscow
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 Eb. 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.