The Proposal
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Intro: G
G
Living in your absence
Bm
I see memories when I cry
C
I hear songs in the key of silence
G
I'm not ready yet to die
G
Every breath I laugh out loud
Bm
Like a poem with no rhyme
C
It means nothing to me now
G
It'll mean everything in time
Chorus
Em C G D
Oh this crazy superstition
Em C G D
You'll find love, just you wait your turn
Em C G D
I ain't got no time for intuition
Am C G C
Let's build this bridge together, watch it burn
G
Looking back at my sweet life
Bm
In an empty dirty glass
C
I can see a man and wife
G
Trading tales about the past
G
Such a dangerous game to play
Bm
The only way to be
C
Ask me nicely and I might say
G
Will you run away with me
Chorus
Bridge
G C Bm D,
G C Bm D
G
Living in your absence
Bm
I see memories when I cry
C
I hear songs in the key of silence
G
I'm not ready yet to die
Chorus
Em C G D
Oh this crazy superstition
Em C G D
You'll find love, just you wait your turn
Em C G D
I ain't got no time for intuition
Am C G D
Let's build this bridge together, watch it burn
Am C G D
Let's build this bridge together, watch it burn
Am C G
Let's build this bridge together, watch it burn
Last line, single strum on the Am, C and G, letting the G ring
How to play The Proposal
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.