Teardrop
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C#
Love, love is a verb
Badd9
Love is a doing word
F# C#
Fearless on my breath
C#
Gentle impulsion
Badd9
Shakes me, makes me lighter
F# C#
Fearless on my breath
Badd9
Teardrop on the fire
F# C#
Fearless on my breath
8 BARS of rhythm then **MELODY/BASS IN***
C#
Water is my eye
Badd9
Most faithful mirror
F# C#
Fearless on my breath
C# Badd9
Teardrop on the fire of a confession
F# C#
Fearless on my breath ***MELODY OUT***
Badd9
Most faithful mirror
F# C#
Fearless on my breath ***BEAT OUT***
Badd9
Teardrop on the fire
C#
Fearless on my breath ***BEAT IN***
2 BARS
**MELODY IN***
C# Badd9 F# C#
Oh, oh, oh, oh – harmonies
Badd9 F# C#
Oooh - Yeah…
Badd9
You're stumbling in the dark,
stumbling in the dark
C# Badd9 F#
oooooh
C#
oh
Badd9 F# C#
Oooh layers x2
**EXTRA MELODY LICKS***
C# Badd9 F# C#
Badd9 F# C# C#/F
Badd9 Badd9/C# Badd9 Badd9/C#
C# Badd9 F# C#
C#/F Badd9 F# C#
C# Badd9 F# C#
How to play Teardrop
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 C#. 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.