We Are Mice
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Em
It's all in the eyes
Am
The reckless way we drink to die
D Am
Our past is our future
Em
The present lies
Am
Somewhere between our hearts and minds
D Am
For those with no future
Em D
We'll touch hands on the street
C D Am D
Smile and keep moving on towards the heat
Em D
So keep this a secret our lot in life
C G D Am
They are elephants, we are mice
Em Am
We'll walk this earth somnambulant kin
D Am
With broken hearts that cannot mend
Em Am
Losers first and second men
Em
We do our best to blend in
Am Em D C
You could reach out for my hand and I yours
D Am
Deliver water to soothe the burn
D G
We'll drink our tears and thirst for more
D
It's our lot in life
C G D Am Em Am D
They are elephants we are mice
Em D Em D
So keep this a secret, keep this a secret
G Am G D Em
We are mice
How to play We Are Mice
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.