Talking About Hope
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Intro
G C Em Bm C
[Verso 1]
G C G
The last of sunlight seems to speak
C
And it cuts between us now like borders
G C G
And from these new countries, the lines are weak
C Em Bm C Em Bm C
And we no longer hear each other But I know my name And I know your name
[Refrão]
G
And I'm not talking 'bout hope
C
And I'm not talking 'bout fire
Em Bm C
I'm just tryng make sense of this desire
G
So put your hand on my head
C
And put your hand on my heart
Em Bm C
And please don't tell me you can't tell them apart
Instrumental
G C Em Bm C
[Verso 2]
G C G
I fell in love with you again
C
But I don't know how to tell you of it
G C G
Through the distance now to then
C
I still see the dark that you lit
Em Bm C Em Bm C
And I know my name And I know your name
[Refrão]
G
And I'm not talking 'bout hope
C
And I'm not talking 'bout fire
Em Bm C
I'm just tryng make sense of this desire
G
So put your hand on my head
C
And put your hand on my heart
Em Bm C
And please don't tell me you can't tell them apart
G
We've finally figured it out
C
And it's not meant to make sense
Em Bm C
It's just meant to be said in present tense
G
So in the spirit of that
C
I'm in love with you now
Em Bm C
And if you want, we can show each other how
Em Bm C
Let's show each other how
Outro
G C Em Bm C
How to play Talking About Hope
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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.