Stranger
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Intro: G G6 G G6 (x2)
[Verso 1]
G G6 G G6
Don't go away to the farm on your motorcycle
G G6 G G6
Don't go away
C
I know that freedom is precious nowadays
G G6 G G6
But I won't take yours away
G G6 G G6
It's just that the flipside of freedom is getting
G G6 G G6
Closer to being loneliness
C
And I need you back here in the city to find out
G G6 G G6
Where one ends and the other begins
[Verso 2]
G G6 G G6
Don't be a stranger cause I'm the one who's stranger
G G6 G G6
I'm the one that you call affectionately weird
C Cm
But without you I'm just overly bright
G G6 G G6
And fading out of sight
G G6 G G6
I think that these things can be put to use
G G6 G G6
But only when I hold you tight
C Cm N.C.
Only now, I've lost the ride
Outro:
G G6 G G6
C Cm
G G6 G G6
G G6
How to play Stranger
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 G. 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.