Three Steps Ahead
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Intro
|Em B |C Am |
verse 1
Em B
There's blood in the water I'm diving in
C Am
so close I can taste it
Em B
Desire a sin and I'm craving it
N.C.
Mmm
Em B
Your touch on my skin is electric
C Am
Can't help overthinking
Em B C Am
Every word I'm saying, I'm saying
Pre-Chorus
C
One day you'll wake up and finally see
B7
I'm holding you back you're to good for me
Chorus
Em B C
And I'm over my head and out of my mind
Am
I've been struck by your lighting
Em B C
You're three steps ahead I'm too far behind
Am G
You're the one that defines me
Em B C Am
So terrified of the day that you'll notice
Em B C
I'm over my head just wondering why
B
Someone like you could love me
verse 2
Em B
I get lost in the curves of your silhouette
C Am
I could search for a lifetime
Em B
Your body is music I'm listening
N.C.
Mmm
Pre-Chorus
C
One day you'll wake up and finally see
B7
You don't need saving you're just saving me
Chorus
Em B C
And I'm over my head and out of my mind
Am
I've been struck by your lighting
Em B C
You're three steps ahead I'm too far behind
Am G
You're the one that defines me
Em B C Am
So terrified of the day that you'll notice
Em B C
I'm over my head just wondering why
B
Someone like you could love me
|Em B |C Am |
|Em B |C Am |
Em B C
I'm over my head and out of my mind
Am
I've been struck by your lighting
Em B C
You're three steps ahead I'm too far behind
Am G
You're the one that defines me
Em B C Am
So terrified of the day that you'll notice
Em B C
I'm over my head just wondering why
B7
Someone like you could love me
How to play Three Steps Ahead
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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.