Two Tongues
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E
What you give
C#m7
Or give out
A9 B9 A/C# B/D#
Is the only thing
F#m
That really counts
E
Will you stay?
C#m7
Here, stay around
A9 B9
And well both start
A/C# B/D# F#m
Working this out but it's not just this
E
It's everything
C#m7
You're so hard to reach. And impossible to really read
B9 C#m7
When you're talking with two tongues in your mouth
A9
And I wish you'd quit this muttering beneath your breath
C#m7
It's killing me
A9 E
You've not said nothing yet
C#m7
Who's talking now?
A9 B9 A/C# B/D# F#m
Well I guess Im star...ting to doubt
E
Are we lost here?
C#m7
Are you keeping count?
A9 B9 A/C# B/D# F#m
Are you gonna just let me down? Well your hearts not in it
E
It's everywhere, It's plain to see
C#m7
You're still wondering, what's underneath
B9
You're so curious
C#m7
It's two strikes and you're out
A9
And Im tiring of this attitude, how you fall to pieces
C#m7
Like you do
B9
I cant believe you're still talking
C#m7
With two tongues in your mouth
A9 E
After all we've been around
C#m7
Will you hear me out?
A9 B9 A/C# B/D#
You're the only thing
F#m
That really counts
How to play Two Tongues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.