Superman Tonight
View chords used in this chart
E |----3p0-----------|
B |------------------|
G |------------------|
D |------------------|
A |------------------|
(intro)
There's something about you
I wanna rescue
I don't even know you
So what does that mean
G
Maybe I'm cynical
C9
Painfully logical
Em7 Dsus4
You're tragic and beautiful
C9
And that's good enough for me
D
You're looking for a hero
C9
But it's just my old tattoo
D
Tonight I swear I'd sell my soul
C9
To be a hero for you
(chorus)
G D C9
Who's gonna save you when the stars fall from your sky?
Em7 D C9
Who's gonna pull you in when the tide gets too high?
G Bm C9
Who's gonna hold you when you turn out the lights?
Am Am/G
I won't lie
C
I wish that I could be your superman tonight
( G C9 Em7 Dsus4 C9 )
If somebody sent you
An angel to save you
What would you tell him
To turn himaway
That your heart dont break?
That your lips don't kiss?
That life is just a lie?
That heaven don't exist?
(chorus)
Em
Who's gonna fix you
C9
The next time you break down
Em7 D9
Stranded alone by the side of the road
C9
With your baggage that's dragging you down
Am Am/G C
Don't look back, let it go
D
Ooh-ooh
(chorus)
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
Am/G = 3 X 2 2 1 X
Bm = X 2 4 4 3 2
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
C9 = X 3 5 5 3 3
D = X X 0 2 3 2
D9 = X X 0 2 3 0
Dsus4 = X X 0 2 3 3
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
Em7 = 0 2 2 0 3 0
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play Superman Tonight
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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.