The Way To Begin
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F5
Dear God,
C5
It's me again down here
A#5 G5
Don't wanna sound insincere
F5 C5
I'm lost, sometimes you're so unclear
A#5 G5
What can I do? I'm feeling so far from you.
Pre-Chorus
F5 C5 A#5 C5
Frustrated, Irritated, disconnected from it all
F5 A#5 Pause
The weight of the world has pushed me to the wall
Chorus
A#5 F5 D#5
I surrender
C#5 C5 A#5
To you I'm giving in
F5 D#5
Come take me, take me
C#5
I want to start again
A#5 F5 G5 C#5 C5 A#5
I'll open my broken heart
C5
'Cause I've reached the end
C#5 D#5
and you are the way to begin
F5 C5 A#5 C5
I've seen a million empty smiles
A#5 G5
Living in denial
F5 C5 A#5 C5
I don't wanna live like that
A#5 G5
Where nothing's real, I hate how it is to feel
F5 C5 A#5 C5
Frustrated, Irritated, disconnected from it all
F5 A#5 Pause
I'm breaking I'm aching for something beautiful
Chorus
C#5 D#5 F5 G5 G#5
All the riches in this world couldn't fill this great big hole
C#5 D#5 F5 F#5
It takes something so much more only you can take me
You can make me whole
Solo/Outro
G#5 C#5 F5 B5 A#5
G#5 C#5 F5 B5 C#5
Chorus
First line of the Solo/Outro x4
How to play The Way To Begin
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F5. 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.