The Words
View chords used in this chart
Standard Tuning
No Capo
Intro: E B F# x2
E B F#
All of the lights land on you
E B F#
The rest of the world fades from view
E B D F# D B F#
And all of the love I see please, please say you feel it too
E B F#
And all of the noise I hear inside
E B F#
Restless and loud, unspoken and wild
E B
And all that you need to say
D F#
To make it all go away
D B F#
Is that you feel the same way too
[Refrão] F# B
And I know the scariest part is letting go
Db
Cause love is a ghost you can’t control
Abm
I promise you the truth can’t hurt us now
B Db F#
So let the words slip out of your mouth
E B F#
And all of the stairs that lead me to you
E B F#
And all of the hell I had to walk through
E B D F#
But I wouldn’t trade a day for the chance to say
D B F#
My love I’m in love with you
[Refrão] F# B
And I know the scariest part is letting go
Db
Cause love is a ghost you can’t control
Abm
I promise you the truth can’t hurt us now
B Db F#
So let the words slip out of your mouth
Ebm D
I know that we’re both afraid
F#
We both made the same mistakes
Abm Ebm
An open heart is an open wound to you
D
And in the wind of a heavy choice
F#
Love has a quiet voice
Abm B
Still you mind, now I’m yours to choose
[Refrão] F# B
And I know the scariest part is letting go
Db
Let my love be the light that guides you home
F# B
And I know the scariest part is letting go
Db
Cause love is a ghost you can’t control
Abm
I promise you the truth can’t hurt us now
B Db F#
So let the words slip out of your mouth
How to play The Words
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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.