The Outskirts
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[Verso 1]
Bm
Words come down from heaven
F#m
Ringing, singing, crying
Bm
The angels dropped a heavy book
F#m
Full of all my lying
[Pré-Refrão]
Bm7
Dont ask me why
A
I look so sad
Bm7 F#m
My face as long as sin
Bm7
The pearly gates
A
Have shut me out
Bm7 F#m
I'm never getting in
[Refrão]
D A
Stranded in the echoes
F#m
Of the Outskirts
D F#m
Where there is no rescue or reprieve
D A
Stranded in the echoes
F#m
Of the Outskirts
Bm7 F#m
God almighty, I want to believe
D A
God almighty, I want to believe
[Verso 2]
Bm
Hanging on the ledge of
F#m
Feeling pretty fine
Bm
Kicking stones up off the edge
F#m
Just to see how far they fly
[Pré-Refrão]
Bm7
Dont ask me why
A
I look so sad
Bm7 F#m
My face as long as sin
Bm7
The looming pace
A
Of heavy sprawl
Bm7 F#m
Will always hem me in
[Refrão]
D A
Stranded in the echoes
F#m
Of the Outskirts
D F#m
Where there is no rescue or reprieve
D A
Stranded in the echoes
F#m
Of the Outskirts
Bm7 F#m
God almighty, I want to believe
D A
God almighty, I want to believe
How to play The Outskirts
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.