The Asylum
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{Instrumental}
Em Bm D A
Em Bm D A
[Verso 1]
Em Bm
The grass is turning black
D
The concrete starts to crack
A
In the middle of a bright neighborhood
Em Bm
There's moss along the walls
D
Possessed abandoned dolls
A
Radiate a failed parenthood
Em Bm D
I play connect the dots between both of our flaws
A Em
Asking God if I have a relation to you
Bm D A
Neighbors pass us by and then I realize
[Refrão]
G D Bm
It's easy for me to forget that there are people out there
A G
No one knows about the asylum in here
D
I could crawl around the park
Bm
Deaf to your remarks
A
Don't you feel mbarrassed?"
G
No, I am not here
D Bm
Cold wintr days in the middle of May
A G
But I'm not a believer
[Verso 2]
Em Bm D
Collectibles are fading, holes in picture frames
A
We were lucky the red walls were never white
Em Bm D
A zombified girl remains from what is burnt
A
She's got game counters instead of eyes
Em Bm D
You scrape me off the floor whilst trying not to yawn
A
I'm making a scene in high society town
Em Bm D A
Shake to wake me up to make me look around
[Refrão]
G D Bm
It's easy for me to forget that there are people out there
A G
No one knows about the asylum in here
D
I could crawl around the park
Bm
Deaf to your remarks
A
Don't you feel mbarrassed?"
G
No, I am not here
D Bm
Cold wintr days in the middle of May
A G
But I'm not a believer
[Ponte]
G D
You told me that you talked to people on your walks
Bm
Well, I don't believe you
A
Cause none of that is true
G
I'm violent and psychotic
D
A well known solipsistic
Bm A G
Collecting firewood and reading ritual books
D
I make an outline around this house
Bm A
Flicking on the flames, I'm counting down
G D
I'll sleep under the ashes all over the ground
Bm A
A philosophical ending to a scientific song
G D
Maniacal behavior hits you when you're young
Bm A
Guess I'm the only one
Outro
G D Bm
It's so easy for me to forget that there are people out there
A G
They don't know about the asylum in here
D
I could crawl around the park
Bm
Deaf to your remarks
A
You should feel embarrassed
G
Cause I am not here
D Bm
Cold winter days, but I am not afraid
A G
And you'll never believe her
How to play The Asylum
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.