The Actor
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capo 1
The F and the last G in the verses and Chorus should be a barre chord, but that's optional.
I just think it sounds better.
Intro
Am
Am
I am the looks, I am the brains
G
I am the actor
F G
I am the master of my own demise
Am
I am the soul, I am the whole
G
I am the actor
F G
I'm the disaster who can't read his lines
C G F
Please don't leave me now; I've lost my way
G
And I don't know what it is or what I should say
C G F
I've played the role just a little too far
G
No one ever told me this was hard
Am G
I take a walk outside
F G
The only part where I am free to fly
Am
I take it back on that track
G
I am the actor
F G
Closing the chapter because I'm afraid to
C G F
Please don't leave me now; I've lost my way
G
And I don't know what it is or what I should say
C G F
I've played the role just a little too far
G
No one ever told me this was hard
Instrumental
Am Am F G
C G F
Please don't leave me now; I've lost my way
G
And I don't know what it is or what I should say
C G F
I've played the role just a little too far
G
No one ever told me
C G F
Please don't leave me now; I've lost my way
G
And I don't know what it is or what I should say
C G F
I've played the role just a little too far
G
Am
How to play The Actor
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 F. 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.