Why Do I Scream
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Capo 4
Intro:
D/F#// Em7 F#/ G
D Dsus4/ Cadd9 Em7
Em7 F#/ G
We got to hide from the ones whose goal is to set our world on fire
D Dsus4/ Cadd9 Em7
And I know I got nowhere else to go but into your arms
Em7
Where do we run
F#/ G
Where do we go when it´s all over
D Dsus4/ Cadd9
Do we go back to where we used to be
Em7
Or do we move on
D Dsus4/
Oh I don´t want to move on
Cadd9
In fact
Em7 G
My god I don´t want to live my life without you
D Dsus4/
It´s so, so simple if you know what you want
Cadd9 Em7
But to know what you want
D/F#// Em7
Em7
Well I had a dream
F#/ G
Of days when I would say our name much louder
D Dsus4/ Cadd9
And I know there are a million ways to show
Em7
How much I´m in love with you
D/F#// Em7
Em7
Why do I scream
F#/ G
Why do I scream when you can´t hear me
D
And I know
Dsus4/ Cadd9
I could scream how much I care
Em7
But that won´t get you here
D Dsus4/
Oh I don´t want to move on
Cadd9
In fact
Em7 G
My god I don´t want to live my life without you
D Dsus4/
It´s so, so simple if you know what you want
Cadd9 Em7
But to know what you want
(Solo)
D Cadd9 Em7 G D Cadd9 Em7 G
D
Oh I don´t want to move on
Cadd9
In fact
Em7
My god I don´t want to live my life without you
D Dsus4/
Oh I don´t want to move on
Cadd9
In fact
Em7 G
My god I don´t want to live my life without you
D Dsus4/
It´s so, so simple if you know what you want
Cadd9 Em7
But to know what you want
D Cadd9 Em7 G
D Cadd9 G// Em7
How to play Why Do I Scream
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D/F#. 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.