The stranger
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Em
Well we all have a face
Am Em
That we hide away forever
Am C7
And we take them out, and show ourselves
D B7
When everyone has gone
Em
Some are satin, some are steel
Am Em
Some are silk and some are leather
Am D Em7 Em
They're the faces of a stranger but we love
Bm7 Em
To try them on
REPEAT INTRO
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Em
Well we all fall in love
Am Em
But we disregard the danger
Am C7
Though we share so many secrets, there are
D B7
Some we never tell
Em
Why were you so surprised
Am Em
That you never saw the stranger
Am D Em
Did you ever let your lover see the stranger
Bm Em
in yourself
Bm Bb+ Bm7
Don't be afraid to try again
D Bm
Everyone goes south
Bb Bm7 D
Every now and then
Bm Bb+ Bm7
You've done it, why can't someone else
D Bm
You should know by now,
Bb+ D Bm
You've been there yourself
Em
1st time: Once I used to believe
2nd time: You will never understand
Am Em
I was such a great romancer
How the stranger is inspired
Am C7
Then I came home to a woman
But he isn't always evil
D B7
That I could not recognize
And he is not always wrong
Em
When I pressed her for a reason
Though you drown in good intentions
Am Em
She refused to give an answer
You will never quench the fire
Am D Em7
It was then I felt the stranger kick me
You'll give into your desire when the
Em Bm7 Em
Right between the eyes
Stranger comes along
How to play The stranger
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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.