The Wings You Earned
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[Intro ]
Em D G A
Em D G A
C G D Em
C G D Em
[Verso 1]
Em D G A
So I see that you're still stuck on the ground
Em D G A
Caught down there all warm and safe and sound
Em D G A
I know what it's like to be down there
Em D G A
dreaming of the sky and open air
[Refrão]
C G D Em
One day soon I just know you'll see
C G D Em
Raise your head and smile for me
C G D Em
Laugh about your history
C G D Em
Learn just what you're meant to be
Em D G A
Em D G A
[Verso 2]
Em D G A
You sigh and always try to play it cool
Em D G A
But deep inside, you still feel like a fool
Em D G A
The world's so big, and you, you feel so small
Em D G A
Wondering if you should try at all
[Refrão]
C G D Em
Well, Tomorrow's not til today is gone
C G D Em
Live the moment, don't take long
C G D Em
Forget the troubles you think on
C G D Em
Smile for impending dawn
A A
Is it time to break the mold?
A
Are you doing what you're told?
A
Go ahead, you can be bold.
Live for living, don't be cold!
When your final days have come
Smile at the mile's you've run
Come on, have a little fun
Em D G A
Spread your wings your time has come!
{Guitar Solo}
Em D G A
Em D G A
Em D G A
[Verso 3]
Em D G A
Sitting, hoping for the wings you've earned
Em D G A
Silent as the fire in you burned
[Refrão]
C G D Em
Brush away the dust and ash
C G D Em
On your shoulders from the past
C G D Em
Smile at the things that last
C G D Em
Feel the beat, your dice are cast
C G D Em
Stroke of luck, or fate, rejoice
C G D Em
Now you finally have a choice
C G D Em
So prove them wrong, in what they say
C G D Em
Or wait another day
Outro
Em D G A
Em D G A
How to play The Wings You Earned
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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.