The Mask
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Em
[Verse]
E Dsus4
It's later on a Wednesday, the sun is going down
D F#m
I'm standing naked by a swimming pool, there's no one around
E Esus4 Dsus4
My imagination wanders back, red dust is always there
D A E
We lay together in the jungle, and love was in the air
[Verse]
E Dsus4
As I dive into the water, both time and motion freeze
D F#m
I'm hanging there suspended like a feather in the breeze
E Esus4 Dsus4
Below is your reflection, like an image from the past
D A E
But I can't be sure if it's really you, 'cause you're wearing a tribal mask
[Chorus]
E D A
Take it off, take off the mask
E D A
Take it off, take off the mask
E D A
Take it off, take off the mask
E D A
Take it off, take off the mask
[Verse]
E Esus4 Dsus4
There is no way of knowing how long I must remain
D F#m
Dangling like a statue, and whispering your name
E Dsus4
But suddenly it's over, and I begin to fall
D A E
But the swimming pool is empty now, no water there at all
[Verse]
E Dsus4
I find myself in a room, empty and it's bare
D F#m
With nothing but a mirror, and I know you're waiting there
E Dsus4
I'm looking for an answer, but I don't know who to ask
D A E
I see my own reflection, but this time, I got the mask
[Bridge]
A G D G
Can't take it, I can't take it
A G D G E
Can't take it, I can't take it
[Chorus]
E D A
Take it off, take off the mask
E D A
Take it off, take off the mask
E Dsus2 A
Take it off, take off the mask
E Dsus2 A
Take it off, take off the mask
[Instr]
E
E D
E
E D
E
E Esus4
E E7
[Bridge]
A G F#m G
Ah! Can't take it aaah oooh
A G F#m G
I can't take it, aaah no
A G F#m G
I can't take it, aaah can't take it
A G F#m G
Ah I can't take it, no no no
[Chorus]
E D A
Take it off, take off the mask
E Dsus2 A
Take it off, take off the mask
E D A
Take it off, take off the mask
E D A
Take it off, take off the mask
[Outro]
E
E
Ohh ohh
E
Ohh ohh
Esus4
Ohh ohh
E
Ohh ohh
Esus4
Ohh ohh
E
Ohh ohh
How to play The Mask
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 Em. 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.