Where Were We
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Intro
(Vamp on E)
E Esus4
[Verso 1]
E C#m
Where we were, we were barely visible
A E Esus4 E
Like headlights through the snow, you can't tell one from two, dont'cha know
E C#m
A world apart, our hands divide the space
A E Esus4 E Esus4 E
Not sure where to rest our eyes, while the years are passin' by
[Pré-Refrão]
(B-C#) D C#m7 E
It's easy to spot the northern star
(B-C#) D C#m7 F#m7
Much harder to know just where you are
[Refrão]
E Asus2
These things will deceive you, leave you dumbfounded and spinnin'
C#dim A E
Leave you reelin' and grinnin' like a fool
E Asus2
But we're not the ones who, follow the footprints in the snow
C#dim Esus4 E
Without knowin' where they go, Where were we?
[Verso 2]
E C#m
Closin' in, the clouds are boilin' overhead
A E Esus4 E Esus4 E
We saw this thing comin', but we looked away instead
E C#m
You can change the paint, move the tables and the chairs
A E Esus4 E Esus4 E
It's not how to fix what's broken, not gettin' us anywhere
[Pré-Refrão]
(B-C#) D C#m7 E
It's easy to spot the northern star
(B-C#) D C#m7 F#m7
Much harder to know just where you are
[Refrão]
E Asus2
These things will deceive you, leave you dumbfounded and spinnin'
C#dim Asus2 E
Leave you reelin' and grinnin' like a fool
E Asus2
But we're not the ones who, follow the footprints in the snow
C#dim
Without knowin' where they go
{Instrumental}
C#m7 G#m7
[Ponte]
A Am C#m7 G#m7
Your heart won't deceive you, or lead you astray
A Am C#m7 G#m7
Please leave the light on, so I can find my way
A Cmaj7 A Cmaj7 E
OohooHoo, OohoHoo, oooh
[Refrão]
E Asus2
These things will deceive you, leave you dumbfounded and spinnin'
C#dim Asus2 E
Leave you reelin' and grinnin' like a fool
E Asus2
But we're not the ones who, follow the footprints in the snow
C#dim
Without knowin' where they go
Esus4 E
Where were we?
Outro
(Vamp on E)
E X4
Esus4 E
Where were we?
How to play Where Were We
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.