Transience
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Intro: C Dm C E F D F C
[Verso 1]
Am G Dm
Istanbul, today, you said on the phone but I am barely awake
Am G Fm G Dm
You've been away for too long, my love, I’ve gone strange
Am G Dm G Dm
White birds falling down from the sky into the riverbed filled with ink
Am G D Dm
It swallowed up all light and I will be snowed in as of tonight
Am
I haven't been outside for days
C D Dm C E7 F D Dm E7 D Dm Am D C E F Dm E7 D Dm
[Verso 2]
Am G Dm
If they're looking to be entertained, I wonder who they came for
Am F
Now, everything I have left is on this stage
G D Dm
We load the car and drive off to any goddamn place
Am Dm Am G F D
Last night in my sleep I climbed out the window
Dm Am D F G Dm
Saw a red tree glowing, floating in the air
C A# F Dm E
I keep the thought of you a flame
[Refrão]
Am C Dm
How will I survive in this world gone mad?
C E F Dm E D Dm
There's no way now to find you, to find you
Am C
No human touch can bring me there
D Dm C E F Dm E Dm
Now music takes me places, oh, just like you, just like you
Am C Dm C E F D Dm E7 F Dm Am C Dm C E F D E F
D Am G F
How will I survive in this world gone mad?
C E F E F
There's no way now to find you, to find you
Am G
No human touch can bring me there
F C E F E7 F
Now music takes me places, oh, just like you, just like you
Outro:
Am C F C E F E7 F
Am Em F C E F E F
Dm D
How to play Transience
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.