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E A
I've wasted all my years
E A
Been chasin' all my fears
E A
For another Brighter than you
F#m E F#m E F#m E F#m A
E A
I gave in long ago
E A
To make it to the show
E A
It's not easy When you're alone
F#m E F#m E F#m E F#m A E
All your prayers
F#m E F#m E F#m E F#m A E
In my ears
F#m E F#m E F#m E F#m A E
Don't you care?
F#m E F#m E F#m E F#m A
C C/B E F#m C C/B E
Whir yourself around
F#m C C/B E
Just to fall back down
F#m C C/B E
Whir yourself around (pause)
E A
My harlot/ honey little girl
E A
C'mon lets go for a whirl
E A
It's too early Sun is sleeping
F#m E F#m E F#m E F#m A
E A
She says she wants to marry me
E A
She says she wants a baby
E A
It's not easy When you're scared
C C/B E F#m C C/B E
Whir yourself around
F#m C C/B E
Just to fall back down
F#m C C/B E
Whir yourself around
F#m E F#m E F#m E F#m A E
All your prayers
F#m E F#m E F#m E F#m A E
In my ears
F#m E F#m E F#m E F#m A E
Don't you care?
F#m E F#m E F#m E F#m A
Am G C E
Am G C E
Am G C E
How to play Whir
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.