The Precipice
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[Intro ]
Ebmaj7, Csus2, C7sus2
[Verso 1]
Ebmaj7
its 4 am, and my eyes cant seem to close
Csus2 C7sus2
im building worlds so real, i feel it in my bones
Ebmaj7
i breathe your outline when heat meets frigid air
Csus2 C7sus2
youre there
[Pré-Refrão]
Ab
bathe me in moonlight
Bb
ill sleep the day away
Cm
color me candid
Bb
leave me bare in shades of gray
Ab
you are whats beating
Bb
and aching in my chest
Cm G
youre there
[Refrão]
Ab
touch me slow leave a fingerprint
Bb
bring my soul to deliverance
Cm G
i can feel you lingering now
Ab
drag me straight to the precipice
Bb Cm
stop me right when the feeling hits
G Ab Cm Bdim G
close my eyes and begin again now
[Verso 2]
Ebmaj7
its 4 am and my bed is off its frame
Csus2 C7sus2
the faucet drips and i swear i hear your name
Ebmaj7
a siren song in the hollows of my head
Csus2 C7sus2
half dead
[Pré-Refrão]
Ab
bathe me in moonlight
Bb
ill sleep the day away
Cm
color me candid
Bb
leave me bare in shades of gray
Ab
you are whats beating
Bb
and aching in my chest
Cm G
youre there
[Refrão]
Ab
touch me slow leave a fingerprint
Bb
bring my soul to deliverance
Cm G
i can feel you lingering now
Ab
drag me straight to the precipice
Bb Cm
stop me right when the feeling hits
G Ab Cm Bdim G
close my eyes and begin again now
How to play The Precipice
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ebmaj7. 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.