The Distance
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Intro:
Cm Fm Ab
Fm Ab Cm
Fm Eb
Fm Eb
Fm
And every time I talk to you
Eb Bb Eb
The world around us blurs out of view
Fm
I can't hear a word you say
Eb Bb Eb
I'm lost between the lines upon your face
Fm
If I changed for you
Eb
Then would you change too?
Fm
But we'll connect eventually
If you stay you and I change me
Eb
This is the distance between you and me
Fm
Even though at the end of the day
We'll smash it down again
And build it the all same
Eb
This is the distance between you and me
Fm Eb
Fm Eb
Fm
I would risk all the rejection
Eb Bb Eb
For a shot at some affection from you
Fm
There's not many I can't handle
Eb Bb Eb
But they didn't write one when it came to you
Eb Fm
If I changed for you
Eb
Then would you change too?
Eb Fm
If I changed for you
Eb
Then would you change too?
Fm
But we'll connect eventually
If you stay you and I change me
Eb
This is the distance between you and me
Fm
Even though at the end of the day
We'll smash it down again
And build it the all same
Eb
This is the distance between you and me
Fm
Baby, tessellate
Eb
I wanna connect with you
If it ain't too late
Fm Eb
Baby, would you tessellate?
Eb Fm
If I changed for you
Eb
Then would you change too?
Eb Fm
If I changed for you
Eb
Then would you change too?
Fm
But we'll connect eventually
If you stay you and I change me
Eb
This is the distance between you and me
Fm
Even though at the end of the day
We'll smash it down again
And build it the all same
Eb
This is the distance between you and me
Fm
But we'll connect eventually
If you stay you and I change me
Eb
This is the distance between you and me
Fm
Even though at the end of the day
We'll smash it down again
And build it the all same
Eb
This is the distance between you and me
Fm
Baby, tessellate
Eb
I wanna connect with you
If it ain't too late
Fm Eb
Baby, would you tessellate?
How to play The Distance
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 Cm. 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.