The Grey
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>> decrescendo
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capo 5**
Dm C A# A
I am standing on the edge of returning or just running away
Dm C A# C
I am letting myself look the other way
Dm C A# A Dm
And the hardest part in all of this is I don't think I know my way back home
C A# A
Is it worth the journey or do I let my heart settle here
Dm C
How cold have I become
A# C
I didn't want to
Dm C
Lose you by what I'd done
A# C
Caught in the grey
Dm C A# C
Dm C A# A
I don't wanna look you in the eyes, you might call my away
Dm C A# C
I don't wanna give you the chance to make me stay
Dm C
And the hardest part in all of this is
A# A Dm
I know my way back, I don't want to go
C A# C
And let you see all that has become of me
A# ~
I should've known, I should've known
C*
I didn't have a chance
Dm C
How cold have I become
A# C
I didn't want to
Dm C
Lose you by what I'd done
A# C
Caught in the grey
Dm C
It burns for a moment but
A# A
But then it numbs you
Dm C
Takes you and leaves you just
A# C
Caught in the grey
A#
In your deepest pain
C
In your weakest hour
A#
In your darkest night
Dm C
You are lovely
A#
In your deepest pain
C
In your weakest hour
A#
In you darkest night
Dm C
You are lovely
Dm C
How cold have I become
A# C
I didn't want to
Dm C
Lose you by what I'd done
A# C
Caught in the grey
Dm C
It burns for a moment but
A# A
But then it numbs you
Dm C
Takes you and leaves you just
A# C
Caught in the grey
A#
In your deepest pain
C
In your weakest hour
A#
In you darkest night
Dm C
You are lovely
A#
In your deepest pain
C
In your weakest hour
A#
In you darkest night
Dm C
You are lovely
A# C
A# C Dm
I am standing on the edge of returning or just running away
How to play The Grey
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 Dm. 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.