The Stairs
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INTRO: C5 F5 C5 F5 C5 F5 C5 F5 C5 F5 C5 F5 C5 F5
F G F G (Bass kicks in) C C/F C C/F C C/F C C/F C
In a room above a busy street the echoes of a life
C C/F C C/F
The fragments and the accidents separated by incidents
C C/F C C/F
Listened to by the walls We share the same spaces
F G F G
Repeated in the corridors Performing the same movements
F G F G
Storey to storey Building to building Street to street
C C/F C
We pass each other
C/F
Storey to storey Building to building Street to street
C C/F C
We pass each other
C/F
Listened to by the walls We share the same spaces
F G F G
Repeated in the corridors Performing the same movements
F G F G
The nature of your tragedy is chained around your neck
C C/F C C/F
Do you lead or are you led Are U sure that you don't care
C C/F F/G F D2
There are reasons here to give your life and follow in your way
F/G F C C/F C C/F
The passion lives to keep your faith though all are different all are great
C C/F C C/F
Climbing as we fall We dare to hold on to our fate
F G F G
And steal away our destiny To catch ourselves with quiet grace
F G F G
Storey to storey Building to building Street to street
C C/F C
We pass each other on the stairs
C/F No Chord, then: C C/F C C/F C C/F C C/F C
Listened to by the walls We share the same spaces
F G F G
Repeated in the corridors Performing the same movements
F G F G
Storey to storey Building to building Street to street
C C/F C
We pass each other
C/F
Storey to storey Building to building Street to street
C C/F C
We pass each other on the stairs
C/F
CHORD FORMATIONS:
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C5 x 3 0 0 1 x
F5 x x 3 0 1 x
C 0 3 2 0 1 x x = mute string
C/F 0 3 3 2 1 x numbers signify fret number
F x 0 3 2 1 1
F/G x 0 3 2 1 3
G 3 2 0 0 3 x
D2 x x 0 2 3 x
How to play The Stairs
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 C5. 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.