Walking On The Moon
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Intro: Amaj7
[Verso 1]
Amaj9 F#m9 Dmaj9 E6
Your warm embrace, I'm underwater
Amaj9 F#m9 Dmaj9 E6
So abiotic, no one around us
F#m7 G#m7 A#m7
Where no one has gone before
Dmaj9 G#7sus4 G#7
Walking on the moon
[Verso 2]
Amaj9 F#m9 Dmaj9 E6
So sparkly, stardust in your eyes
Amaj9 F#m9 Dmaj9 E6
In your tractor beam, took me by surprise
F#m7 G#m7 A#m7
I come in peace and light
Dmaj9 G#7sus4 G#7
Walking on the moon
[Verso 3]
Amaj9 F#m9 Dmaj9 E6
Up to the sun, we're lost in orbit
Amaj9 F#m9 Dmaj9 E6
We'll travel far as love can take us
F#m7 G#m7 A#m7
Where no one has gone before
Dmaj9 G#7sus4 G#7
Walking on the moon
[Verso 4]
Amaj9 F#m9 Dmaj9 E6
No gravity, love is expanding
Amaj9 F#m9 Dmaj9 E6
We're on an island, time disappearing
F#m7 G#m7 A#m7
We've got all of the time in the world
Dmaj9 G#7sus4 G#7
Walking on the moon
[Verso 5]
Amaj9 F#m9 Dmaj9 E6
My Barbarella, you're my Uhura
Amaj9 F#m9 Dmaj9 E6
I'm your starship trooper, event horizon
F#m7 G#m7 A#m7
Where time is standing still
Dmaj9 G#7sus4 G#7
Walking on the moon
Outro:
| A6/9 | Amaj9 D#7/A | - A#m7 | Amaj13/D |
G#m11 F#maj9
Your love is like outer space
| A6/9 | Amaj9 D#7/A | - A#m7 | Amaj13/D |
G#m11 F#maj9
You take me to a higher place
A6/9 C#maj9
And disappear without a trace
| A6/9 | Amaj9 D#7/A | - A#m7 | Amaj13/D |
G#m11 F#maj9
In the sky, I see your face
A6/9 C#maj9
Surrounded by your embrace
| A6/9 | Amaj9 D#7/A | - A#m7 | Amaj13/D |
G#m11 F#maj9
Your love is like outer space
| A6/9 | - | C#maj9 | - |
| N.C. | - | Amaj7 | - | F#m7 | G#m7 | A#m7 | Dmaj9 |
How to play Walking On The Moon
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Amaj7. 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.