Wings
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No Capo
verse 1:
D G
One life,
A D
Is not a long time,
D G
When you're waiting,
A D
For a small sign.
D G
Patience,
A D
Is hard to find.
D G
Shadows,
Em A
Seem to fill your life.
Pre-Chorus 1:
D G
Don't be disappointed,
D A
Don't let your heart break.
D G
Don't spend another minute,
Bm Em A
In this way.
G Bm A
It's o-kay.
[Refrão]
D
G Em A D
Dry your eyes now, baby;
G E A D
Broken wings won't hold you down.
G Em A
You'll take flight soon, baby.
G Em
You'll be lifted up,
A G D
And you'll be there
verse 2:
D G
Twelve hours,
A D
Is a long night.
D G
When you're searching,
A D
With no hope in sight.
D G
Aim-less,
A D
On the inside;
D G
And the damage,
Em A
Makes you want to hide.
Pre-Chorus 2:
D G
I know that it seems pointless,
D A
I know that it feels fake.
D G
I know you can't stand the thought of,
Bm Em A
Being stray,
G Bm A
One more day.
[Refrão]
G Em A D
Dry your eyes now, baby;
G E A D
Broken wings won't hold you down.
G Em A
You'll take flight soon, baby.
G Em
You'll be lifted up,
A G D
And you'll be there
How to play Wings
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.