Wire
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A C G x 4
A C
Turn on the spotlight, strike up the band
A/C# C
Everyone's looking my way.
A C
They came to see the excitement firsthand
A/C# C
And hear all that I've got to say
D A
Oh, it makes me wonder,
D A
What if I slip, will they catch me
C
Or watch me fall?
Chorus:
G D/F# Em C D
I am walking on a wire; I tiptoe in through the fire, never looking down to see that,
G D/F# Em C D
I am walking on a wire, the pressure's getting higher, but I don't look around.
A C
Everyone roots for the Winner.
A/C# C
The other fall maybe next time
A C
Your time at the top only lasts fifteen minutes
A/C# C
Then they just leave you behind
D A
Oh, it makes me wonder,
D A
What if I slip, will they catch me
C
or watch me fall?
Chorus:
Bridge:
A C A/C# C A C A/C# C
A C A/C# C A C A/C# C
Will you catch me, if I fall? Will You catch me if I fall?
D A C
What if I slip, will they catch me or watch me fall?
Chorus:
How to play Wire
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 A. 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.