The Balcony
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Intro: Em, G, Am, Em (x2)
verse 1
Em G
Moments are like a star
Am Em
They explode within an instant
Em G
Taking with them the memories
Am D
I had of you and me
Em G
You were like a shooting star
Am Em
Gone within an instant
Em G Am D
Did I fall for a shooting star
[Refrão]
C
Turn the page
(C)
Maybe we'll find
D
A brand new ending
C D
One where you don't burn out all too soon
C
Oh am I a fool
G
Who sits alone
D
Talking to the moon
C G
When I could be on my balcony
D Em
Talking to you
C G
Because when push comes to shove
D Em
I might as well just jump
C G
How can you care
D Em
If you're not even there
Instrumental: C, G, D, Em, Em, C, D, G
verse 2
Em
Didn't want to cause a fire
G
Didn't start a flame
Am Em
But I guess I only have myself to blame
Em
The dampness of my heart
G
Stopped the burning spark
Am
Or maybe it was the lies
D
Behind your eyes
Em G Am Em
Oh you know how to save me
Em G D
So why didn't you save yourself
[Refrão]
C
Turn the page
(C)
Maybe we'll find
D
A brand new ending
C G D
One where you don't burn out all too soon
C G
Oh am I a fool
D
Who sits alone
D
Talking to the moon
C G
When I could be on my balcony
D Em
Talking to you
C G
Because when push comes to shove
D Em
I might as well just jump
C
How can you care
G D Em
If you're not even there
C G
Oh how can you care
D Em
If you're not even there
How to play The Balcony
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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.