Writing On The Wall
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Intro: F C Bb (x4)
verse 1:
F
I thought there was
C
enough writing on
Bb
the wall It’s not
so hard to see the
C
truth of it all
F
The last bits of
C
our integrity are
Bb
getting squeezed
out replaced with
C
fear and doubt
Feels like we’ve
F C Bb
lost all control
Feels like we’ve
F C Bb
lost all control
verse 2:
F
It’s a flag waving
C
circus driven by
a hidden purpose
Bb
It seems like the
C
hole is dug so deep
F
The last bits of
C
our is getting
Bb
squeezed out
replaced with
C
fear and doubt
Refrain:
Bb
At least I’m proud
C Bb
to be me and I can
fight for the
C
people I see
[Refrão] F
If we rise or we
C Bb
fall I will always
fight for the
F C/E
writing
C Bb
on the wall
F
If we rise or we
C Bb
fall I will always
for the
F C/E
writing
C Bb
on the wall
fight for the
F C/E
writing
C Bb
on the wall
Guitar Solo: Dm C Bb Dm C F
Bridge:
Dm C
The truth is plain
Bb
to see we all to
Dm C F
choose to be free
verse 3:
F
Take a look at all
C
this writing on
Bb
the wall It’s been
there waiting for
C
you to answer the call
(Repeat Refrain)
[Refrão] F
If we rise or we
C Bb
fall I will always
fight for the
F C/E
writing
C Bb
on the wall
F
If we rise or we
C Bb
fall I will always
for the
F C/E
writing
C Bb
on the wall
fight for the
F C/E
writing
C Bb
on the wall
for the
F C/E
writing
C Bb Bb Bb F
on the wall
How to play Writing On The Wall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is 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.