Up In Smoke
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Intro
Am F C C/B
[Verso 1]
Am
Exhaust my options
F C C/B
in a house gone up in smoke
Am
but I'm bound to face the fire
F C
if I stay, or if I go
C/B Am F C
damned if I do,
Am C C/B
damned if I don't
[Refrão]
G#dim Am
I spoke too soon
G/C Am
how should I remember you,
F Am
when you come in phases of the moon?
G/C Am G#dim
open minded like an open wound
Am
I've got enough to lose
G/C Am
I make myself empty
F G
when I need to float.
Dm
And you told me once you get in,
F G#dim
the water isn't cold
[Verso 2]
Am
Exhaust my options
F C C/B
in a house gone up in smoke
Am
but I'm bound to face the fire
F C
if I stay, or if I go
G
And when you don't believe in nothing,
Am
& if I come back as a ghost,
F G
well I would make my presence known.
Am C/B
Do what you want to me, take to your heart's desire
F G#dim Am G
you put your hands on me & I don't even flinch
Am C/B
I swear it follows me like smoke around the fire
F G#dim Am G
Alone and lingering, like a friend who won't take a hint
Am C/B
Do what you want to me, take to your heart's desire
F G#dim Am G
you put your hands on me & I don't even flinch
Am C/B
I swear it follows me like smoke around the fire
F G#dim Am
Alone and lingering, like a friend who won't take a hint
How to play Up In Smoke
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.