System
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Intro
G Dadd4 Cadd9 Dadd4 G Dadd4 Cadd9 Dadd4
G Dadd4 Cadd9 Dadd4 G Dadd4 Cadd9 Dadd4
[Verso 1]
G D Cadd9 D
She said life's like trying to land an airplane
G D Cadd9
When you're circling the eye inside a hurricane
Em7 Cadd9
It's hard to keep your confidence
Em7 Cadd9
You're only safe as your safest friend
[Verso 2]
G D Cadd9 D
Sometimes life with me is more like aquaplaning
G D Cadd9
Just hoping that the rubber grips the road again
Em Cadd9
When you can't rely on your safest friend
G D G C
Well you're only safe as your best defense
G D Cadd9 D
What she needs is a system
Instrumental
G Dadd4 Cadd9 Dadd4
[Verso 3]
G D Cadd9 D
She lives life endlessly in soliloquy
G D Cadd9
Always lost in thought and never much to say
Em7 Cadd9
When you can't rely on your best defense
Em7 C
You're only safe as your common sense
G D Cadd9 D
What she needs is a system
G D Cadd9
What she needs is a system
Em7 G Cadd9
What she needs is a system
Instrumental
A#/F A#(b5) A#/F A#(b5)
G D Cadd9 D G D Cadd9 D
[Verso 4]
G D Cadd9 D
We stopped on the One though we had time to make
G D Cadd9
Watched the sun descend and daylight fade away
Em7 Cadd9
You said "I wish the sunset would never end"
G D G Cadd9
"You know sometimes daddy you're my only friend"
G D Cadd9 D
What she needs is a system
G D Cadd9 D
What she needs is a system
G D Cadd9 D
What she needs is a system
G D Cadd9
What she needs is a system
Em7 G Cadd9
What she needs is a system
Outro
A#/F A#(b5) A#/F A#(b5)
How to play System
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.