Sunrise
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C G
Rain keeps falling, I keep forgetting I need a sunrise
C G
Clouds keep forming, I keep watching, safe on the inside
Em C G
Everybody wakes, scared of what they don't know
Em C G
So we wait, we wait, like stone
C G
Days keep rolling, I keep walking, always on the inside
C G
Nights keep turning, I keep learning, never see a blue sky
Em C G
Everybody wakes, scared of what they don't know
Em C G
So we wait, we wait, like stone
Chorus
C G
Waving to myself, running through the fields and I'm losing all emotion
C G
Leave me here, leave me with the sound of the trees and the ocean
C G
I look at the sky, the beautiful sky now, everything will be fine
C * G
Oh I'll be outside, I'll be outside, I'll be outside
C G
Rain keeps falling, I keep forgetting I need a sunrise
C G
Nights keep turning, I keep learning, never see a blue sky
Em C G
Everybody wakes, scared of what they don't know
Em C G
So we wait, we wait, like stone
Chorus
C G
Waving to myself, running through the fields and I'm losing all emotion
C G
Leave me here, leave me with the sound of the trees and the ocean
C G
I look at the sky, the beautiful sky now, everything will be fine
C * G
Oh I'll be outside, I'll be outside, I'll be outside
Chorus
C G
Waving to myself, running through the fields and I'm losing all emotion
C G
Leave me here, leave me with the sound of the trees and the ocean
C * G
I look at the sky, the beautiful sky now, everything will be fine
C Em
I look at the sky, the beautiful sky now, everything will be fine
C G
Oh I'll be outside, I'll be outside, I'll be outside
C G
I'll be outside, I'll be outside, I'll be outside
C * G *
I'll be outside, I'll be outside, I'll be outside
C * G *
I'll be outside, I'll be outside, I'll be out
How to play Sunrise
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.