Thin Air
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Intro: Dm Bb F C
Dm Bb F C
Dm Bb F C
I call you up and tell you that I'm sorry I was such a fool
Dm Bb F C
How could something as clear as this end up invisible?
Dm Bb
I never meant to hurt you darling
F C
Its all a mess
Gm F
But you know that
Bb C
Who cares
Dm Bb F C
I know it hurts but it don't mean the end is the answer
Dm Bb F C
And how could we pretend like this never happened
Dm Bb F Am
I'm going to thin air
Dm Bb F Am
Up into thin air
Dm Bb F C
I call you up and tell you that I'm sorry can we start again
Dm Bb F C
How can something as strong as this break beyond repair?
Dm
Just tell me what to do
Bb F C
You know I couldn't fade away
Gm F Bb F
Yeah you know that I'd wait
Gm F Bb C
You said you'd be there always
Dm Bb F C
I know it hurts but it don't mean the end is the answer
Dm Bb F C
And how could we pretend like this never happened
Dm Bb F Am
I'm going to thin air
Dm Bb F Am
Up into thin air
Dm Bb F C
Like you were never there
Dm Bb F C
Up into thin air
Gm F Bb F
Yeah its so hard, I know
Gm F Bb C
But I just can't let you go
Dm Bb F Am
Up into thin air
Dm Bb F C
Up into thin air
Dm Bb F C
I know it hurts but it don't mean the end is the answer
Dm Bb F C
And how could we pretend like this never happened
Dm
Up in thin air
How to play Thin Air
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.