Trying To Get To You
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Intro:
C G 4x
Verse:
G C
Trying to take that midnight train
D G G/F#
But it's gone and broken down again
Em C
Now I'm stuck on Empty Avenue
D G
Trying to get to you
G C
Talking on the telephone
D G G/F#
Only makes me feel more alone
Em C
Killing time with a chosen few
D G
Trying to get to you
Bridge:
Bb F
In this world of constant danger
Bb C
I still look for kindness in strangers
[Refrão]
F Bb C
And why oh why and why is not enough
F Bb C
And we cry oh cry our tears are not enough
Verse:
G C
Through firestorms and hurricanes
D G G/F#
I'm 16 hours on an airplane
Em C
10 thousand miles of ocean view
D G
Trying to get to you
Guitarsolo
Bridge:
Bb F
In this world of constant danger
Bb C
I still look for kindness in strangers
[Refrão]
F Bb C
And why oh why and why is not enough
F Bb C
And we cry oh cry our tears are not enough
Verse:
G C
Walking through the driving rain
D G G/F#
Just the thought of you remains
Em C
Lines are down I can't get through
D G
Trying to get to you
Em C
Lines are down I can't get through
D C > outro
Trying to get to you
Outro:
C G 4x
Last one is a C
How to play Trying To Get To You
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 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.