The Longing
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C
It's the light you see underneath the door
F
and the shadow of the footsteps on the floor
G
the hang up call that you can't ignore
C
it's the face you cross the room
that makes your heartbeat fast
F
and the room reflection in the bottom of the broken glass
C
just like the night before
short break
C
The noisy clock beside your bed
F C
even with the pillow wrapped around your head
C
the voice inside that won't shut up
F G F
the pounding in your chest that just won't stop
C G F
It's hard to lose the love we make
C G
can't take the longing
C G F
We won't forget we might forgive
C G C
we don't outlive the longing
C
It's the time you spent at the mad in here
F
as you can't go home where you have to face
(G) C
the stupid life half lived and the other half not worse living
C
you turn on the light but it's still pitch dark
F
and the writing on the wall is a question mark
C
you don't know where and you don't know when
F G F
but if you'll ever have this strange to try again
C G F
It's hard to lose the love we make
C G
can't take the longing
C G F
We won't forget we might forgive
C G F
we don't outlive the longing
C
The wanting
G
the needing
C F
the feeling of the reaching for the rest of your liiiiiiife
C G F
It's hard to lose the love we make
C G
can't take the longing
C G F
We won't forget we might forgive
C G F
we don't outlive the longing
C
Ohhh the Longing
G C
uhhhhh....
How to play The Longing
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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.