Transmitter Failure - Jenny Owen Youngs

Transmitter Failure

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[Verso 1]
C Am
There's a lot of words in the English language
F G
And I'm just getting started, baby
C Am F G
We could be here all night
C Am F G
We could be here all night
C Am F G
We could be here all night
 
[Refrão]
C Am F G
You say
C Am F G
I don't wanna know how you work
C Am F G
You say
C Am
I don't want the pieces
F G
I just want the break
 
[Verso 2]
C
There's some tired words
Am
That would carry the meaning
F G
But I keep stumbling on the first one
C Am F G
We could be here all night
C Am F G
I could put you to sleep
C Am F G
We could be here all night
 
[Refrão]
C Am F G
You say
C Am F G
I don't wanna know how you work
C Am F G
You say
C Am
I don't want the pieces
F G
I just want the break
 
[Ponte]
C Am
Days don't mean anything
F G
I wait 'til I'm the one for you
C Am
Well, words don't change anything
F G C
I know it's coming, soon
Am G F
I know it's coming soon
 
[Refrão]
C Am F G
You say
C Am F G
I don't wanna know how you work
C Am F G
You say
C Am
I don't want the pieces
F G
I just want the break
 
C Am F G
You say
C Am F G
I don't wanna know how you work
C Am F G
You say
C Am
I don't want the pieces
F G
I just want the break

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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.

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