The Line
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[Verse]
C
In these days of different ways,
C
Something's lost something stayed,
G C
The line, the line.
C
Well you can step right up,
C
You can look right through.
C
If you wanna step over goodbye to you.
G C
The line, the line.
[Chorus]
F C
The line, is where I stand.
F C G
The line, is where I raise my hands.
C
The line.
[Bridge]
F C
Some people say you gotta serve yourself.
G C
Nothing else matters but the knotted shelf.
F C
The flesh and blood, the head and heart,
G
Have to stay together or fall apart.
C
The line.
[Verse]
C
Ain't got much, it's getting much less,
C
You gotta be aware there's one thing left,
G C
The line, the line.
C
Some make threats, some may warn.
C
I just stand where the line is drawn.
G C
The line, the line.
[Outro Chorus]
F C
The line, is where I stand.
F C G
The line, is where I raise my hands.
F C
The line, is where I stand.
F C G
The line, is where I raise my hands.
C
The line.
C
The line.
C
The line.
How to play The Line
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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.