The Beat
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[Intro ]
C/E F G
C/E F G
verse 1
(Repeat C/E F G x4)
Stand there lady
won't you just stand still
She's had a white mercedes
And I know she will
PreChorus
C/E F G
And then the beat comes
C/E F G
And then she's moving on the dance floor
C/E F G6 Am
And I wonder what she's running from
C/E F Dm
If it'll catch her
[Refrão]
C/E F Am G
Her heart is broken
C/E F Am G
But she won't say that
C/E F Am G
Her heart is broken
C/E F Am G
But she can't go back, but she can't go back
Intro
verse 2
(Repeat C/E F G x4)
And the nights move forward
Don't they just move on
She's on a mission, baby
And she's almost one
PreChorus
Chorus
Bridge Pt. 1
C/E F Am G
C/E F Am G
C/E F G6 Am
C/E F Dm
Bridge Pt.2 (Solo)
Am D/F# F C x 3
Am D/F# F G
Bridge Pt. 3
C/E F Am G
Your heart is a lonely one
C/E F Am G
Your heart is a lonely one
C/E F Am G
Your heart is a lonely one
C/E F Am G
Chorus
Outro
C/E F Am G
C/E F Am G
C/E F G6 Am
C/E F Dm
How to play The Beat
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 C/E. 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.