Taking Control
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Intro
A D A D
[Verso 1]
A D
Time goes by and lets my heart unwind
A D
Turns my head and eases up my mind
A D
Carrying on from where I started long ago
A D
I wanna tell the world I wanna put the word around
A D
Hungry hearts and voices everywhere
A D
No defeat and I don't have a care
A D
Put me on a carousel and let my heart run wild
A D
I wanna tell the world I wanna put the word around
[Refrão]
A Bm
Wind rushing sound pushing
A D E
I'm back on my feet again right back in that seat again
C# F#m
Killing the speed of sound
E D A/C# Bm
I'm taking control taking control
[Verso 2]
A D
Standing tall now I can touch the sky
A D
The power within me and I feel so high
A D
Following that horizon on a sailboat ride
A D
I wanna tell the world I wanna put the word around
[Refrão]
A Bm
Wind rushing sound pushing
A D E
I'm back on my feet again right back in that seat again
C# F#m
Killing the speed of sound
E D A/C# Bm
I'm taking control taking control
A Bm A D
Game playing I'm staying here til I can't sing no more
E C# F#m
What the future brings I know I'll take it in my stride
E D A/C# Bm
I'm taking control taking control
{Solo}
A Bm A E C# F#m
E D A/C# Bm
I'm taking control taking control
[Refrão]
A Bm
Wind rushing sound pushing
A D E
I'm back on my feet again right back in that seat again
C# F#m
Killing the speed of sound
E D A/C# Bm
I'm taking control taking control
A Bm A D
Game playing I'm staying here til I can't sing no more
E C# F#m
What the future brings I know I'll take it in my stride
How to play Taking Control
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.