The Other Side
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Em D
Truth of the matter is I'm complicated
A Em
You're as straight as they come
D
You go 'bout your day baby
A Em ( E D C )
While I hide from the sun
C B7
It's better if you don't understand
Em D C
Cause you wont know what it's like
B7 A
Til you try
Em D A Em
You know I, I've been waiting on the other side
D A Em
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
D
I could wait a whole life time
A Em
But you just gotta decide
D A Em
You know I, I've been waiting on the other, waiting on the other side
Em D
We would live forever
A Em
Who could ask for more
D
You could die if you wanted
A Em
But baby what for
C B7
It's better if you don't understand
Em D C
Cause you wont know what it's like
B7 A
Til you try
Em D A Em
You know I, I've been waiting on the other side
D A Em
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
D
I could wait a whole life time
A Em
But you just gotta decide
D A Em
You know I, I've been waiting on the other, waiting on the other side
Em
If they say life's a dream
D
Call this insomnia
A
Cause this ain't Wonderland
Em
It damn sure ain't Narnia
And once you cross the line
D
You can't change your mind
A
Yeah I'm a monster
Em
But I'm no Frankenstein
( C B7 Em D C B7 A )
And quite frankly
I've been feeling insane in between my eyes
I really cant explain what I feel inside
If you knew what I was you's would run and hide
Many have tried to go into the night
Cross over the line and come back alive
But that's the price we pay when we living on the other side
Em D A Em
You know I, I've been waiting on the other side
D A Em
And you, all you gotta do is cross the line
D
I could wait a whole life time
A Em
But you just gotta decide
D A Em
You know I, I've been waiting on the other, waiting on the other side
How to play The Other Side
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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.