Through The Speakers
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Intro
A Asus4 A Asus2
Am Asus4 Am Asus2
A Asus4 A Asus2
Am Asus4 Am Asus2
A5
[Verso 1]
Am C G
You're speeding, you're going, running everywhere
Am C G
Can't tell you in person, tell you on the air
F
I get to tell you, a chance to tell you
E
Through the speakers, through the speakers
F
How can I love you, I do the best I can
E
Through the speakers, through the speakers
[Verso 2]
Am C G
Left and right, the killers, crazed in stereo
Am C G
Their words are, like bullets, from the radio
F
I want to warn you, a chance to reach you
E
Through the speakers, through the speakers
F
How can I stop you, I do the best I can
E
Through the speakers, through the speakers
A Amaj7 Bm Bm7
The greater power is gonna have to say what can't be said
A Amaj7 Bm
The deeper power is gonna climb like magic, to your head
D E
To your heart
Solo
Am C G
Am C G
F
E
Through the speakers, through the speakers
Am C G
Am C G
F
E
Through the speakers, through the speakers
[Verso 3]
Am C G
There's buzzing, there's static, someone's on the line
Am C G
Will DJ's be playing this a second time?
F
I better tell you, Jesus says He loves you
E
Through the speakers, through the speakers
F
Maybe one chance to, do the best I can
E
Through the speakers, through the speakers
Outro
F
F-f-f-f-fade away, who will get the final say?
E
Through the speakers, through the speakers
(Repeat and vamp to fade)
How to play Through The Speakers
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.