Utopia
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[(intro) ]D D4 D D4
G
The burning desire to live and roam free
Bm
It shines in the dark And it grows within me
C9
You're holding my hand but you don't understand
D D4 D D4
So where I am going, you won't be in the end
G
I'm dreaming in colors Of getting the chance
Bm
I'm dreaming of trying the perfect romance
C9
In search of the door to open your mind
D D4 D D4
In search of the cure of mankind
Am
Help us we're drowning
D D4 D D4
So close up inside
G Bm
Why does it rain, rain, rain down on Utopia?
Em C9
Why does it have to kill the idea of who we are?
G Bm
Why does it rain, rain, rain down on Utopia?
Em D C9
How will the lights die down, telling us who we are?
( G Bm C9 D D4 D D4 )
G
I'm searching for answers not given for free
Bm
You're hurting inside, is there life within me?
C9
You're holding my hand but you don't understand
D D4 D D4
So you're taking the road all alone in the end
G
I'm dreaming in colors, no boundaries are there
Bm
I'm dreaming the dream, and I'll sing to share
C9
In search of the door, to open your mind
D D4 D D4
In search of the cure of mankind
Am
Help us we're drowning
D D4 D D4
So close up inside
G Bm
Why does it rain, rain, rain down on Utopia?
Em C9
Why does it have to kill the idea of who we are?
G Bm
Why does it rain, rain, rain down on Utopia?
Em D C9
How will the lights die down, telling us who we are?
( G Bm C9 D D4 D D4 )
G Bm
Why does it rain, rain, rain down on Utopia?
Em C9
Why does it have to kill the idea of who we are?
G Bm
Why does it rain, rain, rain down on Utopia?
Em D C9
How will the lights die down, telling us who we are?
G
Why does it rain?
How to play Utopia
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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.