The Present Tense
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[(intro ]4x) Gm Cm
Gm Cm Gm Cm
this dance, this dance
Eb Dm Eb Dm
It's like a weapon, Like a weapon
Gm Cm Gm Cm
of self defense, self defense
Eb Dm Eb B/Eb
Against the present, against the present
Eb Dm
the present tense
Gm Cm Gm Cm
don't get heavy, don't get heavy
Eb Dm Eb B/Eb
keep it light and keep it moving
Eb Dm Eb F/Eb
I am doing no harm
Gm Cm Gm Cm
as my world comes crashing
Eb Dm Eb B/Eb
down. i am dancing, freaking out
Eb F/Eb
deaf dumb and
Gm F
blind
A# Eb C Gm F
A# Eb C Gm
In you I'm lost, in you I'm lost
Cm
I won't turn around while the penny'll drop
F#m Bm
I won't stop now, I won't slack off
A# Eb G#
or all this love will be in vain
Fm A# G#
ooo ooo ooo
Gm Cm F#m
stop from falling down a mine
Bm A#
it's no ones business but mine
Eb G#
or all this love will be in vain
Fm A#
oo ooo
Gm F
A# Eb C Gm F
In you I'm lost, in you I'm lost
A# Eb C Gm
In you I'm lost, in you I'm lost
How to play The Present Tense
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.