Teach Me How To Fly
View chords used in this chart
[Intro]
G C G G C G
[Verse 1]
G C G
Rock of ages clef for me
D G
C G
In this world you will have trouble
D G
The roads to heaven is paved with sorrow
[Chorus]
C G
I look up when I’m down
D G
I know there’s angels all around
C G
When I fall, I know I’ll be all right
C G
God will either catch me
D G
Or teach me how to fly
[Verse 2]
C G
Sometimes life seems so unfair
D G
Feels like I just don’t have a prayer
C G
But when I do, I pray to him
D G
It keeps the walls from closing in
[Chorus]
C G
I look up when I’m down
D G
I know there’s angels all around
C G
When I fall, I know I’ll be all right
C G
God will either catch me
D G
Or teach me how to fly
[Solo]
C G G D G
G C G G D G
[Bridge]
C G
If it feels like you’re all alone
D G
Left abandoned and on your own
C G
Just hold on a little longer
D G
Storms don’t last, they just make you stronger
[Chorus]
C G
So, I look up when I’m down
D G
I know there’s angels all around
C G
When I fall, I know I’ll be all right
C G
God will either catch me
D G
Or teach me how to fly
[Outro]
C G
When I fall, I know I’ll be all right
C G
God will either catch me
D G G C G
Or teach me how to fly
How to play Teach Me How To Fly
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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.