Writing On The Walls (acoustic)
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Capo 5
Am7 Am7*
Maybe we
Am7 A7sus4/F
Why don't we
G6 Am7
Sit right here for half an hour
Am7* A7sus4/F
We'll speak of what a waste I am
G6
And how we missed your beat again
Am7 Am7* G6
I swear we need to find some comfort in this run-down place
Am7 Am7
To bridge the gap of this conscious state that we live in
G6 A7sus4/F
And I'm short on time
G6
How come you try
(To place us all)
A7sus4/F
And fit the shape of
(And I break)
G6
What they tell you
(You to move on, move on!)
But mostly what they show you
Am7
At this rate we can't give up
A7sus4/F
I'm takin' back all the things I've said
G6
I'm takin' back all the things I've said
Am7
But I sure can't just sit still
A7sus4/F G6
Keep me filled in and I swear I'll come
Am
We walk alone
Am
We walk alone
Am
We walk alone
Am
We walk alone
Am
We walk alone
Am
We walk alone
Am
Back home
Am
Alone, back home
A7sus4/F G6 Am
You're almost gone and I'm okay
(I still see your shadow)
A7sus4/F G6 Am
To give you time to be afraid
(But never your face again)
(I remember your presence)
A7sus4/F G6 Am
I hope to God you come down
A7sus4/F G6 Am
I hope to God you feel this now
A7sus4/F G6 Am
I hope to God you come down
A7sus4/F G6
I hope to, God
Am
I know there must be some way out of here
Am
And all of them will be waiting there
How to play Writing On The Walls (acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.