Sweet Escape
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verse 1
C Em
We drive so far, to get away
G D C
Never look back, we don't care about nothin' else
Em
A sweet escape
G D
Gotta break free, like a shooting star
C Em G
Let the skyline guide uuuuuuuus
D C
We don't care about nothin' else
Em
A sweet escape
G D C
Feels like heaven, nothing can stop us now
Bridge/Chorus
Em G
We run away, a sweet escape
D C
Nothing can hold us down
Em G
Just like a wave that never breaks
D C
Nothing can stop us now
Em G
And if you fall, I'll pick you up
D C
I'll follow you 'til the end of time
Em G
We run away, a sweet escape
D C Em G
Nothing can stop us now
D C Em G
Nothing can stop us now
(D)
Nothing can stop us now
C Em G D (3x)
C Em G D
Nothing can stop us now...
verse 2
C Em
All lights go out and fade away
G D C
Never lose faith, leave all of your fears behind
Em
A sweet escape
G D
Gotta break free, with an open heart
C Em G
Let the sunshine find uuuuuuus
D C
We don't care about nothin' else
Em
A sweet escape
G D C
Feels like heaven, nothing can stop us now
Bridge/Chorus
Em G
We run away, a sweet escape
D C
Nothing can hold us down
Em G
Just like a wave that never breaks
D C
Nothing can stop us now
Em G
And if you fall, I'll pick you up
D C
I'll follow you 'til the end of time
Em G
We run away, a sweet escape
D C Em G
Nothing can stop us now
D C Em G
Nothing can stop us now
(D)
Nothing can stop us now
C Em G D
C Em G D C
Nothing can stop us now
Em G
And if you fall, I'll pick you up
D C
I'll follow you 'til the end of time
Em G
We run away, a sweet escape
D
Nothing can stop us now...
How to play Sweet Escape
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.