The Scientist
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capo 1
Intro: Em C G D
Em C G
Verse: come up to meet you, tell you i'm sorry, you don't know how lovely you are
Em C G
i had to find you, tell you i ne-ed you, tell you i'll set you apart
Em C G
tell me your secrets and ask me your questions, oh lets go back to the start
Em C G
running in circles, coming in ta-les, heads are a science apart
C G
Chorus: nobody said it was easy, it's such a shame for us to part
C G D
nobody said it was easy, no-one ever said it would be this hard
C G
oh take me back to the start
Solo: | G | C | G | G | Bm | Em |
Em C G
Verse: i was just guessing at numbers and f--igures, pulling the puzzles apart
Em C G
questions of science, science and pr-ogress, do not speak as loud as my heart
Em C G
tell me you love me, come back and ha-unt me, oh and i rush to the start
Em C G
running in circles, chasing t--ales, coming back as we are
C G
Chorus: nobody said it was easy, oh it's such a shame for us to part
C G D
nobody said it was easy, no-one ever said it would be so hard
C G C G
i'm going back to the start
Outro: |: Em | C | G :|
How to play The Scientist
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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.