The Bike Song
View chords used in this chart
CAPO: 2
Intro: A Bm D G C D (2x)
verse 1
G
All those lovely nights
Bm
I flirted with the stars
Em G
Was it all for naught
D G
For nothing was gained
verse 2
Brightest heavenly body
Bm
After Father Sun
Em G
That great big Moon
D G
Is my ball and chain
[Refrão]
C A7 F#m
So what if the sky’s on fire
D G C Am7
If another damned day’s gone by
C A7 F#m
What is it that I had to be
D G C
To make you fall in love with me
A Bm D
To make you fall in love with me
verse 3
G
In matters of the heart
Bm
I radio the truth
Em G
Depending on the stars
D G
To shine and comply
verse 4
But where are you my mother
Bm
Why won’t you turn full-face
Em G
Shine down upon your daughter
D G
Now that she’s crying
[Refrão]
C A7 F#m
So what if the sky’s on fire
D G C Am7
If another damned day’s gone by
C A7 F#m
What is it that I had to be
D G C
To make you fall in love with me
A Bm D
To make you fall in love with me
Instrumental: G C D G G/B G/D G Em G/D D
[Refrão]
C A7 F#m
So what if the sky’s on fire
D G C Am7
If another damned day’s gone by
C A7 F#m
What is it that I had to be
D G C
To make you fall in love with me
A Bm D
To make you fall in love with me
Outro
G C D G C D
A Bm D
To make you fall in love with me
G C D G C D G C D
How to play The Bike Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.