Tightrope
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Bm
We know, we can't fight it,
D
We're a mess, but we like it,
Em
And I won't let it go,
G
Lovin' you is like walking on a tightrope.
Bm
Tip toe when you chase me,
D
Turn around, you can't make me,
Em
And I won't let it go,
G
Lovin' you is like walking on a tightrope.
Bm
Tightrope, tightrope
Bm
Shot me like a bee sting,
You know,
F#m
Poison is my everything,
Em
And it, doesn't hurt so bad,
G
I'm past the point and never turning back,
Bm
Hit you like a bulls-eye,
F#m
I throw, pretty daggers in disguise,
Em
And you know I never miss,
G
I guess you like it when it's dangerous.
Bm
We know, we can't fight it,
D
We're a mess, but we like it,
Em
And I won't let it go,
G
Lovin' you is like walking on a tightrope.
Bm
Tip toe when you chase me,
D
Turn around, you can't make me,
Em
And I won't let it go,
G
Lovin' you is like walking on a tightrope.
Bm
Tightrope, tightrope
Bm
Sinking in quicksand, I am,
F#m
Silly putty in your hands,
Em
And you, are my Kryptonite,
G
You always seem to bring me back to life,
Bm
Get a little whiplash,
F#m
It's like, every time before we crash,
Em
And we're stuck in déjà vu,
G
Here's to hating what is loving you.
Bm
We know, we can't fight it,
D
We're a mess, but we like it,
Em
And I won't let it go,
G
Lovin' you is like walking on a tightrope.
Bm
Tip toe when you chase me,
D
Turn around, you can't make me,
Em
And I won't let it go,
G
Lovin' you is like walking on a tightrope.
Bm
Tightrope, tightrope
Bm
Oh, oh,
Oh, oh,
Oh, oh,
Like a tightrope.
Oh, oh,
Oh, oh,
Oh, oh,
Like a tightrope.
Oh, oh,
Oh, oh,
Oh, oh,
Like a tightrope.
Oh, oh.
Bm
We know, we can't fight it,
D
We're a mess, but we like it,
Em
And I won't let it go,
G
Lovin, you, lovin, you,
Bm
Tip toe when you chase me,
D
Turn around, you can't make me,
Em
And I won't let it go,
G
Lovin' you is like walking on a tightrope.
Bm
We know, we can't fight it,
D
We're a mess, but we like it,
Em
And I won't let it go,
G
Lovin' you is like walking on a tightrope.
Bm
Tip toe when you chase me,
D
Turn around, you can't make me,
Em
And I won't let it go,
G
Lovin' you is like walking on a tightrope.
How to play Tightrope
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.