The Steam Rises
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Intro
Am F C G
[Verso 1]
Am F C
I take a chance every day against this tide (Ah)
Am F C
I know the way to our hearts isn't a lie (Ah)
Em F C
And when it feels impossible I stay just a little while
G F C
And then we'll see that reassuring billowing (Billowing)
[Refrão]
G F
The steam rises
C
And I know it's all okay
G F
The steam rises
C G
And we're feeling ourselves again
G F
It's a bold accusation
C G
To say one will never be ok
G F
'Cause the steam rises
C
Just look I swear you'll see
G F C
The steam still rises from you and me
Bridge
Am F C G
[Verso 2]
Am F C
There's not a day that goes by where you leave my mind
Am F C
The boiler in me burns, is yours still alight? (Alight)
Em F C
And when I'm waiting for you to come back, these pistons still drive me
G F C
And I know we'll see that reassuring billowing (Billowing)
[Refrão]
G F
The steam rises
C
And I know it's all okay
G F
The steam rises
C G
And we're feeling ourselves again
G F
Try to find the aspiration
C G
To say that it's going to be okay
G F
'Cause the steam rises
C
Just look I swear you'll see
G F
The steam rises
G F
The steam rises
C
For you and me
How to play The Steam Rises
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.