The Thespian
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Tablatura interativa
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Dm
(Baby) Why are you doing this to me
Am
(Sweetheart) Are those your eyes staring straight back at me
Bb
(Angel) I see your smile everywhere
C
(Darling) Stop
[Verse 1]
Dm Am Bb
Night falls, and I'm running in circles
C
Wo-o-o, Wo-o-o
Dm Am Bb
I'm being chased by my imagination
C
Wo-o-o, Wo-o-o
[Pre-Chorus]
Dm
Tell me I'm forgiven say you'll always be mine
Dm
Say that everything is over tell me I'm fine
Bb F Am
No one deserves to live like this
Dm
Tell me I'm forgiven say you'll always be mine
Dm
Say that everything is over tell me I'm fine
Bb F Am
No one deserves to live like this
[Chorus]
F
I touch your lips and stare in your eyes
Dm
You smile and it makes me fly
Bb
You are the reason my heart beats
C
Tonight it's just you and me
[Verse 2]
Dm Bb Am
Night as dark as my thoughts sets the scene for my return
Dm Bb Am
Lightning nips at my heels as I race home
Dm Bb Am
Wearily I stagger towards the song of her pale voice
Dm Bb Am
Demons jeer my attempt to be free
[Pre-Chorus]
Dm
Tell me I'm forgiven say you'll always be mine
Dm
Say that everything is over tell me I'm fine
Bb F Am
No one deserves to live like this
Dm
Tell me I'm forgiven say you'll always be mine
Dm
Say that everything is over tell me I'm fine
Bb F Am
No one deserves to live like this
[Chorus]
F
I touch your lips and stare in your eyes
Dm
You smile and it makes me fly
Bb
You are the reason my heart beats
C
Tonight it's just you and me
[Solo]
F Dm Bb C
[Bridge]
Dm C Bb F C
Windows cast her gentle reflection
Dm C Bb F C
Her somber silhouette dances for me
[Pre-Breakdown: This entire part is Dm]
Dm
Look at you, you miserable fool
Get off your knees, your prayers fall upon deaf ears
God's turned his back on you, Heaven's gates are shut
And now you're knocking on the devil's door
[Breakdown: This entire part is Dm as well]
Dm
I've been expecting you for some time sir
Allow me to introduce myself
I'm the one who pulls on all the strings son
You're lucky I don't kill you where you stand
[Outro]
Dm Bb
This can't be real
Gm Am Bb
Tonight I raise my glass
Dm Bb
There's nothing left
Gm Am Bb
For I know it's time to move on
Dm Bb
All hope has failed
Gm Am Bb
My patience will not last
Dm Bb
I've lost my soul
Gm Am
Tomorrow I will be gone
Dm
How to play The Thespian
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 E. 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.