Writing On The Wall
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Intro: C
[Verso 1]
C Am
I can hear it, I can feel it
F G Am
And I have no choice but answer to the call
C Am
I can see it and I believe it
F G Am
There is wisdom in the writing on the wall
[Pré-Refrão]
F G E Am
Shout it from the rooftops, sing it to the sky
F G Am
Stand up all for one and one from all
F G E Am
I feel the tide is turning as I watch the days go down
F G Am
I can read the writing on the wall
[Verso 2]
C Am
All the faceless, all the nameless
F G Am
Up against the wall: they spell it out for you
C Am
Are you searching, hoping, praying? Looking for an answer?
F G A
Can you meet the challenge rising up at you?
[Pré-Refrão]
F G E Am
The changing of the old guard, means we welcome in the new,
F G Am
But every summer surely has its fall
F G E Am
The path of least resistance has led me right to you
F G Am
The writing is on the wall
[Refrão]
F G Am F G Am
Writing on the wall ... writing on the wall
F G E Am
Stand up and be counted, all for one and one for all
F G Am
The writing is on the wall
[Verso 3]
C Am
I am up here walking on a tightrope
F G Am
But I never pause to think that I could fall
C Am
I've got one short dance on this planet
But I'll carve my message deep into the wall
[Pré-Refrão]
F G E Am
Shout it from the rooftops, sing it to the sky
F G Am
Stand up all for one and one from all
F G E Am
I feel the tide is turning as I watch the days go down
F G Am
I can read the writing on the wall
[Refrão]
F G Am F G Am
Writing on the wall ... writing on the wall
F G E Am
Stand up and be counted, all for one and one for all
F G Am
The writing is on the wall
Outro:
F G Am
F G Am
How to play Writing On The Wall
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.