Superman
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[Intro ]C G Dm Am Dm Em F
C G
So here I am
Dm Am
Doing everything I can
Dm Em
Holding on to what I am
F G
Pretending I'm a superman
C G Am Em
I'm trying to keep the ground on my feet
F C G
It seems the world is falling down around me
C G Am Em
The nights are long, I'm singing the song
F C G
And trying to make the answers more than maybe
F G Em Am
And I'm so confused about what to do
F G C
Sometimes i wanna throw it all away
C G
I'm trying to sleep
Am Em
I lost count of sheep
F C G
My mind is racing faster every minute
C G
what could I do more
Am Em
Yeah I'm really not sure
F C G
I know I'm running circles but I can't quit
F G Em Am
And I'm so confused about what to do
F G C
Sometimes i wanna throw it all away
C Am
Controlling everything in sight
Am Em
Feeling weak I don't feel right
Em F
Telling me I have to change.
F C
Telling me to act my age
C Am
But if all that I can do
Am G
Is just sit and watch the time goodbye
G F
Then I'll have to say goodbye
Life's too short to watch it by
So watch it fly
C G
So here I am
Dm Am
Growing older all the time
Dm Em
Looking older all the time
F G
Feeling younger in my mind
C G
So here I am
Dm Am
Doing everything I can
Dm Em
Holdin on to what I am
F G ...C
Pretending I'm a superman
How to play Superman
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 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.