Symphony For A Queen
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Intro:
Ab Bb G/B Cm
[Verso 1]
Fm7
It wasn't long, long ago
D Gm/Bb G/B
I fooled the guards, but someone tipped them off
Cm Fm7
But all my cards aside, the bells still rang
Db Ddim
No charms, no claims
Esus4 E/G#
No good for goodness sake
[Refrão]
A C#m
Oh, I don't wannarunandhide
A C#m
I don't wannalive a lie
D F E
Ineed the spotlight
A C#m
Like a bird inside a cage
A C#m
Exotic, but covered up with lace
D
If what they say is true
Dm G7
There's no place for me and you
C G/B Am7
But when I walk my walk
Dm7 G
When I put my makeup on
C G/B
Look at me, look at me
Bb F/A Ab G
Don't you see your queen?
[Verso 2]
Cm
When mother left, the halls did cry
Gm/Bb G/B
As for the world, it went on like before
Cm
But time passed, and the band began to play
Db Ddim
First, there was light, then there was sound
Esus4 E
Then all the stars came out
[Refrão]
A C#m
Oh, I don't wannarunandhide
A C#m
I don't wannalive a lie
D F E
Ineed the spotlight
A C#m
Like a bird inside a cage
A C#m
Bright-eyed and longing for the stage
D
If what they say is true
Dm G7
There's no place for me and you
C G/B Am7
But when I walk my walk (But you better give up before you die)
Dm7 G
When I put my makeup on (Doesn't matter who you are)
C G/B
Look at me, look at me
Bb F/A Ab G
Don't you see a goddamn queen?
[Ponte]
C
There's an empty seat
A
That's where you'll find me
Dm
There's a broken heel
G
That's where you'll find me
C G/B Am7 G D
If the sun doesn't shine on you
Dm
Break your glass and cause a scene
And tell the world, just wait, you'll see
G
There's no more time to cry when the crowd's right there
[Refrão]
C G/B Am7
When I walk my walk
Dm7 G
And when I put my makeup on
C G/B
Look at me, look at me
Bb F/A Ab G
Don't you see your goddamn queen?
Outro:
F C/E Dm
Ah
F C/E Dm
Ah
F C/E Dm G7
Ah, ooh-ooh
How to play Symphony For A Queen
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 Ab. 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.