Were All Just Flies
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[Intro ]
C F Fm C G
[Verso 1]
C E
The day the earth stood still
F
Is just a distant memory
Fm C
The last remaining people
G
Just trying to keep it turning
[Verso 2]
C E
Turpentine is on sale
F
Like it's buy one get one free
Fm C
The blind they are the lucky ones
G
To only smell the burning
[Refrão]
F C
Where do they go?
E F
When their eyes roll in their skulls
C
It must be nice
G Am
To meet your dreams up close
[Verso 3]
C E
The faint green afterglow
F
That comes out every night
Fm C
We're all just flies
G
Trapped inside a neon light
[Verso 4]
C E
The strong metallic taste
F
Reminds you you're alive
Fm C
Caught somewhere in the middle
G
When the worlds collide
[Refrão]
F C
Where do they go?
E F
When their eyes roll in their skulls
C
It must be nice
G Am
To meet your dreams up close
[Verso 5]
C E
The broken church in town
F
That proclaimed the end was nigh
Fm C
The priest is in there dancing
G
Just to pass the time
[Verso 6]
C E
The house will always win
F
In this kaleidoscope of sin
Fm C
Just put me back to sleep
G
For at least a thousand years
[Refrão]
F C
Where do they go?
E F
When their eyes roll in their skulls
C
It must be nice
G Am
To meet your dreams up close
Outro
C
It must be nice
G Am
To meet your dreams up close
How to play Were All Just Flies
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.