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Chords by Maurice Yap. This is for the live and acoustic version.
 
Intro: | Cm | Bb | F | F |
 
Cm
Excuse me for a while,
Bb F
While I’m wide eyed and so damn caught in the middle
Cm
I excused you for a while,
Bb F
While I’m wide eyed and so damn caught in the middle
Cm Bb F
And a lion, a lion, roars would you not listen?
Cm Bb F
If a child, a child cries would you not give them
 
[Refrão] Eb
Yeah man seems so strong
Bb
Yeah man speaks so long
F
I’ve never been so wrong
Eb
Yeah man seems so strong
Bb
Yeah man speaks so long
F
I’ve never been so wrong
 
Cm
Excuse me for a while,
Bb F
Turn a blind eye with a stare caught right in the middle
Cm
Have you wondered for a while
Bb F
I have a feeling deep down you’re caught in the middle
Eb Bb F
And a lion, a lion, roars would you not listen?
Cm Bb F
If a child, a child cries would you not give them
 
[Refrão] Eb
Yeah man seems so strong
Bb
Yeah man speaks so long
F
I’ve never been so wrong
Eb
Yeah man seems so strong
Bb
Yeah man speaks so long
F
I’ve never been so wrong
 
Cm
Excuse me for a while,
Bb F
While I’m wide eyed and so damn caught in the middle
Cm
I excused you for a while,
Bb F
While I’m wide eyed and so damn caught in the middle
 
[Refrão] Eb
Yeah man seems so strong
Bb
Yeah man speaks so long
F
I’ve never been so wrong
Eb
Yeah I might seem so strong
Bb
Yeah I might speak so long
F
I’ve never been so wrong
 
Outro:
Cm Bb F
Oooohhh Ooooohhh Ooh Ooohhhhh Ooh Ooh Ooh
Cm Bb F
Oooohhh Ooooohhh Ooh Ooohhhhh

How to play Strong

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Cm. 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.

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