The Middle Way
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Intro: C
[Verso 1]
C
It’s such a shame how little you know it baby
Em C G
by the time you’ve made up your mind it’s time to walk down that line
Bm G D
I just can’t get it out of my head those spaces you left
F C
So run along run along, you can go get yourself lost
G
[Verso 2]
C
It’s such a waste of such a pretty face
Em C G
But the diamond you left on the run got lost in the mud
Bm G D
I just can’t get it out of my head those spaces you left
F G
So run along run along, you can go get yourself lost
[Refrão]
C G F
Don’t you feel the same it’s barely about to break
C
you’re just caught in the middleway
G F
And don’t you feel ashamed if you think you’ve found your way
C
I will fill up the empty space
Instrumental:
G
F
C G
[Ponte]
Bm G D
Well I just can’t get it out of my head those spaces you left
F G
So run along run along, you can go get yourself lost
[Refrão]
C G F
Don’t you feel the same, it’s barely about to break
C
You’re just caught in the middleway
G F
And don’t you feel ashamed if you think you’ve found your way
G
I will fill up the empty space
Solo:
C F C F
C F G
[Verso 3]
C F
Walk around the same old town the view never changes somehow
C F C F
what a shame to be born in this place and be buried in the same old ground
C F C F
With broken homes and kids all alone it’s no wonder we’re all on the road
C F C F G
I wasted time now we all fall in line cus it’s no fun to die on your own and I’m bored all alone
Outro:
C G
F C G
C
How to play The Middle Way
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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.