The Pilot
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Intro
Em C G D
Em C G
[Verso 1]
D Em C
Behind these eyes is a wall you can't break through
G D
Staggered seams and greenish glue
Em C
Afraid the prisoner might escape
G D
Afraid of sounds that he might make
Em C
I'm not hiding, it's just self-defense
G D
I know it always don't make sense
Em C
So don't ask me why or where I went
G D Em C G D
It's just a place I go to avoid the present tense
[Verso 2]
Em C
I'm just glad I made it back
G D
When the tide was low and the sun went black
Em C
Try to sleep, maybe find some peace
G D
Maybe God will even speak to me
Em C
Like an old friend in a dream
G D Em C G D
New advice to fight the enemy
[Refrão]
C
Would that make me feel better
D
Or just miss you even more?
C D
Waking up too early, try to remember what I'm looking for
C D
A flash of white or an orange glow
C D
On the dock, I swear I'm not alone
[Verso 3]
Em C
Takes a river of faith, I pray I've got
G D
Every ounce and every drop
Em C
I swear I'm stronger than I've let on
G D
But the light feels dimmer since you're gone
Em C
I'm screaming to myself in silence
G D
Stop the pain, kill the violence
Em C
I wear the metal, a heart of violet
G D Em C G D
I've got the wheel, I am the pilot
[Refrão]
C D
Today's a battle, but I'll win the war
C D
The tide will turn, I'll even up the score
C D
I see pictures clearer than I have before
C D
Write down all the names of everyone
[Pós-Refrão]
Em C G D
I'm fighting for
Em C G D
I'm fighting for
{Instrumental}
Em C G D
Em C G D
[Refrão]
C D
Today's a battle, but I'll win the war
C D
The tide will turn, I'll even up the score
C D
I see pictures clearer than I have before
C D
Write down all the names of everyone
[Pós-Refrão]
Em C G D
I'm fighting for
Em C G D C
I'm fighting for
How to play The Pilot
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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.