Suitcases
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Capo 1
Intro: E A D A
Verse 1:
E A D A E A D A
How can you move when they're weighing you down?
E A D A E A D A
What can you do when you're tied to the ground? yeah
C#m E
You carry your burdens heavy like gravity
C#m E
Just let them go now, there's freedom in release
[Refrão]
E
You can't run when you're holding suitcases
A
It's a new day, throw away your mistakes
C#m B
And open up your heart, lay down your guard
A
You don't have to be afraid
E
Just breathe, your load can be lifted
A
There's a better way when you know you're forgiven
C#m B
Open up your heart, lay down your guard
A
You don't have to be afraid
E A
Uh, oh Uh, oh Uh, oh Uh, uh oh
E A
Uh, oh Uh, oh Uh, oh Uh, uh, oh
Verse 2:
E A D A E A D A
Can you imagine what it's like to be free? Oh, oh, oh
E A D A E A D A
We'll send those bags packing, they're not what you need, oh
C#m E
Abandon your troubles by the side of the street
C#m E
Just let them go now, believe me
[Refrão]
E
You can't run when you're holding suitcases
A
It's a new day, throw away your mistakes
C#m B
And open up your heart, lay down your guard
A
You don't have to be afraid
E
Just breathe, your load can be lifted
A
There's a better way when you know you're forgiven
C#m B
Open up your heart, lay down your guard
A D
You don't have to be afraid
Bridge:
E A A E A
There's nothing holding you back now, just ru-u-u-u-un
[Refrão]
E
You can't run when you're holding suitcases
A
It's a new day, throw away your mistakes
C#m B
And open up your heart, lay down your guard
A
You don't have to be afraid
E
Just breathe, your load can be lifted
A
There's a better way when you know you're forgiven
C#m B
Open up your heart, lay down your guard
A E
You don't have to be, you don't have to be afraid
A E A E A E A E
You don't have to be afraid
How to play Suitcases
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 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.