The Contract
View chords used in this chart
Intro: C Em G D
Verse:
Am Em
Turn the handle to the shadowlands
G D
Legs will break like shattering glass
C Em
Settle in to slower pattern ventilation
G D
And hit the ground as soon as it shoots back
C Em
But now I owe, I owe the voices in my head
G D
To say "Were these things miracles?"
[Refrão]
C Em
Oh, my heart beats like a helicopter
C
On thoughts of letting go
Em
My heart beats like a helicopter
Verse
Am Em
So we dig a hole into a room
G D
To correlate the shadows even more
C Em
And he knew, he knew that it was terrifying
G D
To slow it down so many levels over
C Em
And now I owe, I owe the voices in my head
G D
They said "Were these things miracles?"
[Refrão]
C Em
Oh, my heart beats like a helicopter
C
On thoughts of letting go
Em
My heart beats like a helicopter
Instrumental: C D Em D
[Refrão]
C Em
My heart beats like a helicopter(6x)
How to play The Contract
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.