The Whirlwind
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F/G C/G F/G G
Catch your breath as you watch your step
Head spinning round as you hit the ground
Present tense time is of essence
Hold the second hand going round the dial
A Em7/9- A
And we got caught in the whirlwind
D A/C# G
Torn by the storms of our lives
A Em7/9- A
We counted - counted on something
D A/C# G
That never could hold up our lives
F/G C/G F/G G
By chance to see an inner light
Your wildest dreams bring a certain fright
Doubt arising from the shock
It's your head that's back on the block
A Em7/9- A
And we got caught in the whirlwind
D A/C# G
Torn by the storms of our lives
A Em7/9- A
And just when we thought we had something
D A/C# G
It turned into dust in our eyes
Instrumental break:
A - F#m - A/G - G F#m - E - D x2
A F#m A/G G
Out on the sea on a winter's day
F#m E D
Looking north over skies of grey
A F#m A/G G
There I can see as the wind blows high
F#m E D Am
Do the storms still rage or maybe it's my eyes?
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Caminando la vereda de Hurlingham al Palomar...
How to play The Whirlwind
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 F/G. 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.