The Currents
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Capo 2
INTRO
C Em D
C Em
verse 1
C
Roll up another cigarette
Em D
Using a minute that it takes
C Em D
To think about the power of your words
C
We're living in the currents you create
Em D
We're sinking in the pool of your mistakes
C Em
So stop it out, your podium awaits
Pre-Chorus
C D G
Oh my God, my God
C D Em G
I can't quite believe my ears
[Refrão]
G C
I'm swimming to the surface
D G
I'm coming up for air
Em C
Cause you're making me feel nervous
D G
I need to clear my head
Em C
I can't believe my ears
Am Em D
I don't wanna believe my ears
G C
I'm swimming to the surface
D G
I'm coming up for air
verse 2
C
How can you think you're serious?
Em D
Do you even know what year it is?
C Em D
I can't believe the scary points you make
C
Still living in the currents you create
Em D
Still sinking in the pool of your mistakes
C Em D
Won't you stop firing up the crazies?
Pre-Chorus
C D G
Oh my God, my God
C D Em G
I can't quite believe my ears
[Refrão]
G C
I'm swimming to the surface
D G
I'm coming up for air
Em C
Cause you're making me feel nervous
D G
I need to clear my head
Em C
I can't believe my ears
Am Em D
I don't wanna believe my ears
G C
I'm swimming to the surface
D G
I'm coming up for air
BRIDGE
G C
(When anybody preaches cause you know, tries to pit one of us against the other,)
G C
(you know that person seeks to rob us of our freedom and destroy our very lives)
G
Oh, I need a breath, I need a breath
C
Fill my lungs, won't you fill my lungs
G
Oh, I need a breath, I need a breath
C
Fill my lungs, let me fill my lungs
G
Oh, I need a breath, I need a breath
C
Fill my lungs, let me fill my lungs
G
Oh, I need a breath, I need a breath
C
Fill my lungs, let me fill my lungs
[Refrão]
G C
I'm swimming to the surface
D G
I'm coming up for air
Em C
Cause you're making me feel nervous
D G
I need to clear my head
Em C
I can't believe my ears
Am Em D
I don't wanna believe my ears
G C
I'm swimming to the surface
D G
I'm coming up for air
How to play The Currents
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. 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.