Under The Surface
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D F#m
It's such a funny sensation to be
F Am G
so happy that you wanna die
D F#m
Promises always were crazy to me
F Am G
But never was I so surprised
D F#m
Minutes are longer when we are apart
F Am G
Your presence's more than I can handle
D F#m F
It's come to the point where I wonder if I could ever be luckier
Am G C C/B
When suddenly I'm back at the core
Am F
Thinking of her who had you before
C
Were you as good
C/B
As good as we are
F
Do you remember?
C C/B
Did you love her the way you love me?
Am F
Is there a chance that there might be
C C/B F
traces of her that you carry under the surface?
D F#m
Lend me your ears, I would like to confess
F Am G
I'm doubting that you could be real
D F#m
By your side wearing a beautiful dress
F Am G
I celebrate how good it feels
D F#m
Say that you love me, say that it's true
F Am G
I know that I want to believe you
D F#m
But somehow silence speaks louder than words
F Am G
I'm worried she's still on your mind
C C/B
Suddenly I'm back at the core
Am F
Thinking of her who had you before
C
Were you as good
C/B
As good as we are
F
Do you remember?
C C/B
Did you love her the way you love me?
Am F
Is there a chance that there might be
C C/B F
traces of her that you carry under the surface?
C
Mmm I know that I'm selfish
C/B
I know that it's bad
Am F
I know, but it's driving me mad
G
It's driving me mad
C C/B
Suddenly I'm back at the core
Am F
Thinking of her who had you before
C
Were you as good
C/B
As good as we are
F
Do you remember?
C C/B
Did you love her the way you love me?
Am F
Is there a chance that there might be
C C/B F
traces of her that you carry under the surface?
How to play Under The Surface
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.