The Edge
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C#
Closer to the edge
N.C.
Close to the edge
D#m B F# C#
F#
[Verse]
F#
I’m losing my grip, now
B
Just hanging by a thread
D#m
I thought I was stronger
B
Than the thoughts inside my head
[Pre-Chorus]
B
I need a hard reset
D#m
I’m down to my last breath
F#
So can You fix this mess?
C#
Cause I feel so stressed
C#
All the time
[Chorus]
D#m
I want this to be over
B
Oh God let this end
F#
I keep getting closer
C#
Closer to the edge
D#m
This weight that’s on my shoulders
B
Is causing me to bend
F#
And I keep on getting closer
C#
Closer to the edge
B C#
B D#m C#
B D#m C#
B D#m C#
{Chorus}
D#m
I want this to be over
B
I know you’re on my side
F#
Everything you tell me
C#
Says I will be alright
D#m
This weight that’s on my shoulder
B
Is never gonna win
F#
When I go too far over
C#
You’ll catch me in the end
C#
When I’m fallin off the edge
D#m B F# C#
B D#m C#
B D#m C#
B D#m C#
B D#m C#
How to play The Edge
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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.