Up In Smoke
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[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
N.C. Em
Tryin hard to find new love
G A7 D
Didn't land me any where
D Em
Except hurtin for your touch
G A7 D
Lonesome, drownin in dispair
[Pre-Chorus 1]
N.C. G
And that just about the time
A7 D
I gave up on hope with you
Em
A bright light lay over me
G A7 D
And your voice came shining through
[Chorus]
N.C. G
And I'll be coming home today
A7 D
I just called to tell you so
Em
There's only so much I can take
G A7 D
And our love went up in the Smoke
N.C. G
How I miss this place that I
A7 D
Left behind so long ago
Em
And how it lingered in my mind
G A7 D
Why did I leave? I just don't know
[Verse 2]
N.C. Em
Well I could talk with you all day
G A7 D
Hold you close all through the night
D Em
Give you anything you want
G A7 D
Take anywhere you like
[Pre-Chorus 2]
N.C. G
If life threw anything our way
A7 D
Still be right there by your side
Em
I love you with all that I am
G A7 D
All my heart, soul, and my mind
[Chorus]
N.C. G
And I'll be coming home today
A7 D
I just called to tell you so
Em
There's only so much I can take
G A7 D
And our love went up in the Smoke
N.C. G
How I miss this place that I
A7 D
Left behind so long ago
Em
And how it lingered in my mind
G A7 D
Why did I leave? I just don't know
[Instrumental]
D Em G A7 D Em G A7 D
G A7 D Em G A7 D
[Verse 3]
N.C. Em
Please forgive me for I know
G A7 D
That your love may turn to hate
D Em
For the thing I'm about to do
G A7 D
I know your heart will surely break
[Pre-Chorus 3]
N.C. G
Letting you down gently
A7 D
Tried my best to find a way
Em
Sorry but I've got to go
G A7 D
My flight leaves on the 28th
[Pre-Chorus 4]
N.C. G
But you can't come to me no more
A7 D
Well I just called to tell you so
Em
There's only so much I can take
G A7 D
Each time your love goes up in smoke
[Chorus 2]
N.C. G
Won't be there to break your fall
A7 D
If you tumble to the ground
Em
Play with fire and you'll get burned
G A7 D
I won't be there to put it out
N.C. G
When you've got no place to go
A7 D
Search for refuge in my arms
Em
And I'll tell you to hit the road
G A7 D
You ain't doing me no harm
[Outro Chorus]
N.C. G
Cause I've got better things to do
A7 D
You ain't standing in my way
Em
All this time I'm leaving you
G A7 D
My flight leaves only 28th
[Outro]
D Em G A7 D Em G A7 D
G A7 D Em G A7 D
How to play Up In Smoke
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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.