The Answer
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Intro: D-G-A-D
D G A D
I'm gonna keep this song as short and concise
D G A D
Your yes or no would more than suffice
D G A D
I have been waiting for 8 million years
D G A D
Before this ends let's make it all clear
[Refrão]D G
Exactly how much fire
A D
Is left inside your heart
D G
I need to figure out
A D
If I should keep on singing
D G
I have given up
A D
More than I thought I could
D G
So when it all fades out
A D
It would be nice to have
D G A D
The answer (yes or no?)
D G A D
The answer (stay or go?)
(This part starts off with plucking. Same chords though)
D G A D
Will singing softer get the message across?
D G A D
One day you're listening, the next day you're lost
D G A D
I have been waiting for 8 million years (as mentioned)
D G A D
Before this ends let's make it all clear
[Refrão]D G
Exactly how much fire
A D
Is left inside your heart
D G
I need to figure out
A D
If I should keep on singing
D G
I have given up
A D
More than I thought I could
D G
So when it all fades out
A D
It would be nice to have
D G A D
The answer (yes or no?)
D G A D
The answer (stay or go?)
D G A D
The answer (yes or no?)
D G A D
The answer (stay or go?)
[Refrão]D G
Exactly how much fire
A D
Is left inside your heart
D G
I need to figure out
A D
If I should keep on singing
D G
I have given up
A D
More than I thought I could
D G
So when it all fades out
A D
It would be nice to have
D G A D
The answer (yes or no?)
D G A D
The answer (stay or go?)
D G A D
The answer (yes or no?)
D G A D
The answer (stay or go?)
D G A D
The answer (yes or no?)
D G A D
The answer (stay or go?)
D G A D
The answer (yes or no?)
D G A D
The answer (stay or go?)
(Then pretty much it's all plucking at the end. End on D)
How to play The Answer
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 D. 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.