Tension
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verse 1:
A
I only wanted you
for the tension
I only wanted you
F#m
for the tension
Too thick to
see her through
Too thick to
see her through
verse 2:
A
I only wanted you
for the tension
I only wanted you
F#m
for the tension
Too thick to
see her through
I only wanted you
[Refrão]D
In the way that
he comforts you
In the way that
A
she listens to you
D
In the way that
he comforts you
In the way that
A C#m F#m Bm (x2)
she listens to you
[Refrão]A C#m F#m Bm
You let it out
A C#m F#m Bm
I’ll let it out
(Repeat verse 1)
(Repeat verse 2)
[Refrão]D
In the way that
he comforts you
In the way that
A
she listens to you
In the way that
he comforts you
In the way that
she listens to you
D
In the way that
he comforts you
In the way that
A
she listens to you
In the way that
he comforts you
In the way that
she listens to you
D
In the way that
Dm
he comforts you
In the way that
A A(hold)
she listens to you
How to play Tension
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 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.