Switch Me On
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Capo 1
Intro: Am Asus2 Am Asus2 Am Asus2
Am G
I never thought that I'd find myself there
F
The darkest place that I've ever been
Am G F
I never thought that I'd take this life for granted, but I did
Am G
I would've given it all when I was younger
F Am
I would've given up everything for a taste
G
Of the life and the lights and the crowds
F
But my mind wasn't right, they were lies
G
Then you came along...
F Am G
And you switched me, switched me on again
F Am G
And you showed me what it's like to live
F Am
When you found me I was empty
G
I was too far gone for anybody
F Am G Am
Switch me, switch me on again, tonight.
Am G
There was story my old man told me when I was young
F
He said the measure of a man ain't in his bank account
Am G F
He said be careful of the things you say and what you do
F
And all the people that you got hanging around with you
Am G F
And I lost my way, prodigal son
Am
Of who I am and where I'm from
G F
Ooh, I was blind but now I see
G
Then you came along
F Am G
And you switched me, switched me on again
F Am G
And you showed me what it's like to live
F Am
When you found me I was empty
G
I was too far gone for anybody
F Am G Am
Switch me, switch me on again, tonight.
F Am G
Tonight I've never felt so alive
F
Just looking in your eyes
Am G
I finally realized
Am
What I'm doing with my life.
F Am G
You switch me, switch me on again
F Am G
And you show me what it's like to live
F Am
When you found me I was empty
G
I was too far gone for anybody
F Am G
Switch me, switch me on again,
F Am G
You switch me, switch me on again
F Am G
And you show me what it's like to live
F Am
When you found me I was empty
G
I was too far gone for anybody
F Am G Am
Switch me, switch me on again, tonight
How to play Switch Me On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.