Wild Things
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CAPO 3
[Verse]
Em C
I lay awake at night
G
Through hollow halls you cry
D
It’s crazy we survived
But we’re alive
Em C
You’re way too young to know
G
I’m grateful that you don't
D
It’s hard to make a home, make a home
Em
Feel like anything other than boxes
C
Skeletons swinging in empty closets
G
I cover your eyes,
D
But someday soon you’ll know
[Chorus]
Em
I can’t spare you from the darkness
C
I can’t fix a broken heart
G D
But I can use my scars to guide you when the world tears you apart
Em
I can’t stop the walls from falling
C
But I’ll be the arms you fall in
G
‘Til you’re ready for your calling
D
To live
Em
Where the wild things are
C
Where the wild things are
G
Where the wild things are
D
Where the wild things are
[Verse]
Em C
I hope you never lose
G
That innocence in you
D
It’s the hardest thing to do, but it’s true.
Em C
You’re growing up I know
G
You know you’re not alone
D
I did my best to make our home, feel like home, feel like
Em
Anything other than boxes
C
Skeletons swinging in empty closets
G D
I can’t cover your eyes, but I’ll always be close
[Chorus]
Em
I can’t spare you from the darkness
C
I can’t fix a broken heart
G D
But I can use my scars to guide you when the world tears you apart
Em
I can’t stop the walls from falling
C
But I’ll be the arms you fall in
G
‘Til you’re ready for your calling
D
To live
Em
Where the wild things are
C
Where the wild things are
G
Where the wild things are
D
Where the wild things are
Em C G D
Hold on to who you are
Em C
Hold on to who you are
G D
Hold on, hold on
Em
Hold on to you
How to play Wild Things
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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.