The Writings On The Wall
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G
Listen I know it's been hard
C
You know it's no different for me
G
We're less than a zero-sum game now
C
And baby we both know that's not how it's supposed to be
Am D
The writing's on the wall
G
It seems like forever
C
Since we had a good day
Am D
The writing's on the wall
G C
But I, just want to get you high tonight
G C
I, just want to see some pleasure in your eyes
G
Some pleasure in your eyes
I go too high and you go too cold
C
And we both fall apart
G
Then you bring your mind to rest against mine
C
But the mind has no say on affairs of the heart
Am D
The writing's on the wall
G
It seems like forever
C
Since we had a good day
Am D
The writing's on the wall
G C
But I, just want to get you high tonight
G C
I, just want to see some pleasure in your eyes
G C
Some pleasure in your eyes
G
Then you bring your mind to rest against mine
C
But the mind has no say on affairs of the heart
Em
The writing's on the wall
C/G
It seems like forever
Since we had a good day
C
The writing's on the wall
G C
But I, just want to get you high tonight
G C
I, just want to see some pleasure in your eyes
Some pleasure in your
Em C/G
I, just want to get you high
C
Just want to get you high
G
Just want to get you high
F C G
Even if it's the last thing we do together
F C G
Even if it's the last thing we do together
How to play The Writings On The Wall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is 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.