The Reeling
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Intro (Pt. 1): Fmaj7 Cmaj7 (4x)
Intro (Pt. 2): Dm F Am G (2x)
Dm F Am G
We dug these holes we crawled into now they're my home
Dm F Am G
Now here I cannot feel the wind, cant feel the rain or cold
Dm F Am
And I believe in gentle harmony
Am G
Well how I loathe all this obscenity!
Dm F Am
Is this the way my life has got to be?
Am G
Have I a single opportunity?
Refrão:
Fmaj7
Look at me Oh look at me is this the way I'll always be
Cmaj7
Oh No, Oh No
Fmaj7
Now I pray that somebody will swiftly come and kidnap me
Cmaj7
Oh No, Oh No
Fmaj7
Everyday I lie awake and pray to god today's the day
Cmaj7
Oh No, Oh No
Fmaj7
But Here I am Oh here I am Oh when will someone understand?
Cmaj7
Oh No, Oh No
( Dm F Am G )
Dm F Am G
And all at once I feel this, Oh how it clings to me
Dm F Am G
It reels and calls me towards some confounding destiny
Dm F Am
And I can feel the madness inch by inch
Am G
The more I run the more I am convinced
Dm F Am
I've colored all these like the branch's twist
Am G
Just like we settle in the frothy mist
Refrão:
Fmaj7
Look at me Oh look at me is this the way I'll always be
Cmaj7
Oh No, Oh No
Fmaj7
Now I pray that somebody will swiftly come and kidnap me
Cmaj7
Oh No, Oh No
Fmaj7
Everyday I lie awake and pray to god today's the day
Cmaj7
Oh No, Oh No
Fmaj7
But Here I am Oh here I am Oh when will someone understand?
Cmaj7
Oh No, Oh No
Ponte: Am F G Dm F G
Refrão:
Fmaj7
Look at me Oh look at me is this the way I'll always be?
Cmaj7
Oh No, Oh No
Fmaj7
Now I pray that somebody will swiftly come and kidnap me
Cmaj7
Oh No, Oh No
Fmaj7
Everyday I lie awake and pray to god today's the day
Cmaj7
Oh No, Oh No
Fmaj7
But Here I am Oh here I am Oh when will someone understand?
Cmaj7
Oh No, Oh No
How to play The Reeling
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 Fmaj7. 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.