Sweet Escape
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F
[Verse 1]
F C Bb
He said I want to be the one people turn to
F C Bb
Even if it means I may be wrong
Gm F
Can't believe the tides are finally turning
Bb C
Just as I had planned it all along
[Chorus]
F C Bb
And I'll howl at the moon until you hear me
F C Bb
And make all the other voices go away
F A
Knowing somewhere in the dead of night
Dm G
A better man with a bigger fight may show
C
And give it a go
[Verse 2]
F C Bb
Til then I'll sail through waters no one has the nerve to
F C Bb
Tryin' to reach rock-bottom though I'm swimming in a bottomless sea
Gm F
So many knots and kinks out here on the ocean
Bb C
May as well live it up while I'm still free
[Chorus]
F C Bb
And I'll howl at the moon until you hear me
F C Bb
And make all the other voices go away
F Am
Knowing somewhere in the dead of night
Dm G
A better man with a bigger fight may show
C
And give it a go
[Solo]
F C Gm C
F Am Dm G
C
[Chorus]
F C Bb
And I'll howl at the moon until you hear me
F C Bb
And make all the other voices go away
F Am
Knowing somewhere in the dead of night
Dm G
A better man with a bigger fight may show
C
And give it a go
[Outro]
F
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How to play Sweet Escape
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.