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EMMELIE DE FOREST - ONLY TEARDROPS
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SONG LISTING
01. Teardrops Overture
02. Hunter & Prey
03. Change
04. Only Teardrops
05. What Are You Waiting For
06. Haunted Heart
07. Force of Nature
08. Beat the Speed of Sound
09. Soldier of Love
10. Running in My Sleep
11. Let It Fall
12. Only Teardrops (symphonic version)
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01. TEARDROPS OVERTURE |
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(intro)
Am Dm9/F| Cadd9|
Am Dm9/F| Cadd9|
(verse)
Am Fmaj7| D7sus4/G|
Am Fmaj7| Cadd9| |
(chorus)
Am| Fmaj7| C| G|
Am| Fmaj7| C| G| Am| |
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02. HUNTER & PREY |
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TUNING: Standard ( E A D G B E)
Can use capo 1, first chord B
ORDER: I V1 PC1 C1 V2 PC2 C2 INT FPC FC O
[INTRO]
CEh yeah eh yeah, Dm7eh yeah eh Bbya
CEh yeah eh yeah, Dm7eh yeah eh Bbya
[VERSE 1]
My Dmprison, my cage
CVoices creep in when I Dmclose my eyes
I Dmtry to escape this house Cwith no walls
But I'm Dmstill in the dark
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
FIt's time to reach, Bbmaj7it's time to reach Cout
It's time to breathe, Dmit's time to breathe out
We'll chase the lightBbmaj9 C
[CHORUS 1]
Like Fhunter and prey we Fsus2run, run, eh yeah
Bbmaj9Hun - ter and prey chasing each other
Through Fthunder and flames we Fsus2run, run, eh yeah
Bbmaj9Hun - ter and prey facing each other
CRun, run, Dmeh yeahBbmaj7
CRun, run, Dmeh yeahBb
n.c.
Hunter and prey
[VERSE 2]
I feel the Dmearth beneath Cmy bare feet
As I Dmwalk towards you
The Dmair that I breathe feels newC
Full of hope like the Dmwhisper came true
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
FI hear your heart, Bbmaj7I hear your heart C- beat
I feel your arms, Dmyour arms around me
We'll chase the lightBbmaj9 C
[CHORUS 2]
Like Fhunter and prey we Fsus2run, run, eh yeah
Bbmaj9Hun - ter and prey chasing each other
Through Fthunder and flames we Fsus2run, run, eh yeah
Bbmaj9Hun - ter and prey facing each other
CRun, run, Dmeh yeahBbmaj7
CRun, run, Dmeh yeahBb
Hunter and prey
[INTERLUDE]
CEh yeah eh yeah, Dm7eh yeah eh Bbya
CEh yeah eh yeah, Dm7eh yeah eh Bbya
[FINAL PRE-CHORUS]
n.c.
It's time to reach, it's time to reach out
It's time to breathe, it's time to breathe out
I hear your heart Dm(eh yeah)
I hear your heartbeat (eh yeah, eh yeah)
I feel your arms (eh yeah)
Your arms around me (eh yeah, eh yeah)
[FINAL CHORUS]
Like Fhunter and prey we Fsus2run, run, eh yeah
Bbmaj9Hun - ter and prey chasing each other
(full instrumentation)
Like Fhunter and prey we Fsus2run, run, eh yeah
Bbmaj9Hun - ter and prey facing each other
F| Fsus2
run, run, eh yeah
Bbmaj9Hun - ter and prey facing each other
CRun, run, Dmeh yeah Bbmaj7(hunter and prey)
CRun, run, Dmeh yeah Bb(chasing each other)
CRun, run, Dmeh yeah Bbmaj7(we're just like hunter and prey)
CRun, run, Dmeh yeah Bb(facing each other)
[OUTRO]
CEh yeah eh yeah, Dm7eh yeah eh Bbmaj7ya
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03. CHANGE |
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TUNING: Standard ( E A D G B E)
Transpose chords down 1/2-step (first chord Bm)
Capo 1
ORDER: I V1 PC C1 V2 PC C2 B PC FC O
[INTRO]
Cm| Eb| Ab| Ab Bb/Ab|
Cm| Eb| Ab| |
[VERSE 1]
CmStrolling down Ebempty streets
AbVoices of the night are slowly fadBb/Abing
CmHad to come Ebout to breathe
Ab'Cause your love is taking over
[PRE-CHORUS]
BbI try not to lose Cmmy head
AbI feel my heart is Cmcaving in
BbAnd there is Cmno one to save Gm7meAb
[CHORUS 1]
I can't EbchangeAb, change
I won't Cmchange, I'll always be Abrunning away
I can't EbchangeAb, change
And I'll Cmnever give in to you, I'll Eb/Galways be Abrunning away
[VERSE 2]
CmNow I left you Ebwondering
AbYou've always been clinging to foreBb/Abver
CmA whisper inEbside of me
Ab'Cause I don't belong to no one
[PRE-CHORUS]
BbI try not to lose Cmmy head
AbI feel my heart is Cmcaving in
BbAnd there is Cmno one to save Gm7meAb
[CHORUS 2]
I can't EbchangeAb, change
I won't Cmchange, I'll always be Abrunning away
I can't EbchangeAb, change
I could Cmnever give in to you, I'll Eb/Galways be Abrunning away
[BRIDGE]
Bb'Cause I don't belong to no one
Ab'Cause I don't belong to no one
Bb'Cause I don't belong to no oneAb Absus2
[PRE-CHORUS]
BbI try not to lose Cmmy head
AbI feel my heart is Cmcaving in
BbAnd there is Cmno one to save Gm7meAb
[FINAL CHORUS]
I can't EbchangeAb, change
I won't Cmchange, I'll always be Abrunning away
I can't EbchangeAb, change
And I'll Cmnever give in to you, I'll Eb/Galways be Abrunning away
[OUTRO]
EbAlways be Abrunning away
I'll always be Cmrunning away, away Ab Eb(running, running, away awayAb/Eb...)
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04. ONLY TEARDROPS |
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TUNING: Standard ( E A D G B E)
Can use capo 5, first chord Em
ORDER: I V1 PC1 CINT V2 PC2 C B C C
[INTRO]
Am F| C|
Am F| C|
[VERSE 1]
The sky is red to-AmnightF C
We’re on the edge to-AmnightF C
No shooting star to Cguide us
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
FEye for an eye, Amwhy tear each oGther a-part?F
Please tell me why, Amwhy do we Gmake it so Fhard?
Look at us now, Amwe only Ggot ourselves to Fblame
It's such a sFhame
[CHORUS]
AmHow many times can we win and lose?
FHow many times can we break the rules betweCen us?
Only Gteardrops
AmHow many times do we have to fight?
FHow many times till we get it right betweCen us?
Only Gteardrops
[INTERLUDE]
Am F| C|
Am F| C|
[VERSE 2]
So come and face me AmnowF C
Here on this stage tonAmightF C
Let's leave the past behCind us
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
FEye for an eye, Amwhy tear each oGther a-part?F
Please tell me why, Amwhy do we Gmake it so Fhard?
Look at us now, Amwe only Ggot ourselves to Fblame
It's such a sFhame
Tell me
[CHORUS]
AmHow many times can we win and lose?
FHow many times can we break the rules betweCen us?
Only Gteardrops
AmHow many times do we have to fight?
FHow many times till we get it right betweCen us?
Only Gteardrops
[BRIDGE]
(Tell me Fnow) What's come between Amus has come between usC
Only Gteardrops
(Tell me Fnow) What's come between Amus has come between usG
[CHORUS] (quiet)
AmHow many times can we win and lose?
FHow many times can we break the rules betweCen us?
Only Gteardrops
AmHow many times do we have to fight?
FHow many times till we get it right betweCen us?
Only Gteardrops
(full instrumentation)
Only AmteardropsF C G
Only AmteardropsF C G
[CHORUS]
AmHow many times can we win and lose?
FHow many times can we break the rules betweCen us?
Only Gteardrops
AmHow many times do we have to fight?
FHow many times till we get it right betweCen us?
Only Gteardrops
Am
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05. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR |
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TUNING: Standard ( E A D G B E)
ORDER: V1 C V2 C B Cq C O
[VERSE 1]
EmThe sidewalk Gis empty
CWe're standing all alone Dhere
Em D G C| C D|
The street light casts a glow on your face
EmI wish I was Gso much braver
CMaybe if you were bra D- ver too
EmThis would Dall be up Gto youC
[CHORUS]
AmWhat are you waiting for?G
EmWhy don't you move Din closer?
AmWhat are you waiting for?G
EmDon't leave me Dstanding on my own
You're Ammaking me insecureG
EmProve me wrong and win Dme over
CWhat G/Bare you waiting Dfor?
[VERSE 2]
EmIt's raining, GI'm aching
Cfor you as my shel D- ter
EmTake me in Dand keep Gme Cmaj9safe
EmI guess I want you G'cause I can't have you
CWho decided all Dthese rules
EmWhen it's Donly Gup to you?C
[CHORUS]
AmWhat are you waiting for?G
EmWhy don't you move Din closer?
AmWhat are you waiting for?G
EmDon't leave me Dstanding on my own
You're Ammaking me insecureG
EmProve me wrong and win Dme over
CWhat G/Bare you waiting Dfor?
[BRIDGE]
Cmaj9Here I go again
EmThis is where I stand, yeah
GThere is nothing you can loseD
[CHORUS] - quiet
AmWhat are you waiting for?G
EmWhy don't you move Din closer?
AmWhat are you waiting for?G
EmDon't leave me Dstanding on my own
You're Ammaking me insecureG
EmProve me wrong and win Dme over
CWhat Gare you waiting Dfor?
[CHORUS]
AmWhat are you waiting for?G
EmWhy don't you move Din closer?
AmWhat are you waiting for?G
EmDon't leave me Dstanding on my own
You're Ammaking me insecureG
EmProve me wrong and win Dme over
CWhat G/Bare you waiting Dfor?
[OUTRO]
EmIt's raining, GI'm aching
Cfor you as my shel D- ter
EmTake me in Dand keep Gme Cmaj9safe
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06. HAUNTED HEART |
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TUNING: Standard ( E A D G B E)
ORDER: I V1 PC1 C PsC V2 PC2 C PsC INT C FPsC1 FC FPsC2
[INTRO]
A B| C#m E| A| A B|
[VERSE 1]
A B C#m E A| A B|
Your ghost still wanders this earth
A B C#m E A| A B|
At night I constantly hurt
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
A C#mI Bcan't sleep, I can't sleep
A C#mYour name Bstill reigns in my room
A C#mDon't Bleave me, don't leave me
A C#mWhere BI can't find you
[CHORUS]
EYou drain my heart Bdrop by drop
From the F#mnight till the dawn you can C#mtake what you Bwant
EYou lay the cards Bone by one
You're my F#mpleasure and pain, you're my C#mdestiny Bwhen
[POST-CHORUS]
Night Efalls, night falls, night Bfalls, night falls
F#mFalls on my C#mhaunted Bheart
Night Efalls, night falls, night Bfalls, night falls
F#mFalls on my C#mhaunted Bheart
[VERSE 2]
A B C#m E A| A B|
This love is blessed with a curse
A B C#m E A| A B|
You gave me faith, took my worth
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
A C#mI Blove you, I hate you
A C#mYou Bknow I'll never find peace
A C#mYou Bthrill me, you kill me
A C#mRe - Blease the tight leash
[CHORUS]
EYou drain my heart Bdrop by drop
From the F#mnight till the dawn you can C#mtake what you Bwant
EYou lay the cards Bone by one
You're my F#mpleasure and pain, you're my C#mdestiny Bwhen
[POST-CHORUS]
Night Efalls, night falls, night Bfalls, night falls
F#mFalls on my C#mhaunted Bheart
Night Efalls, night falls, night Bfalls, night falls
F#mFalls on my C#mhaunted Bheart
[INTERLUDE]
E| B|
F#mFalls on my C#mhaunted Bheart
E| B|
F#mFalls on my C#mhaunted Bheart
[CHORUS]
EYou drain my heart Bdrop by drop
From the F#mnight till the dawn you can C#mtake what you Bwant
EYou lay the cards Bone by one
You're my F#mpleasure and pain, you're my C#mdestiny Bwhen
[FINAL POST-CHORUS 1]
Night Efalls, night B/Efalls,
Night F#mfalls, falls on my C#mhaunted Bheart
Night Efalls, night B/Efalls,
Night F#mfalls, falls on my C#mhaunted Bheart
[FINAL CHORUS]
EYou drain my heart Bdrop by drop
From the F#mnight till the dawn you can C#mtake what you Bwant
[FINAL POST-CHORUS 2]
Night Efalls, night falls, night Bfalls, night falls
F#mFalls on my C#mhaunted Bheart
Night Efalls, night falls, night Bfalls, night falls
F#mFalls on my C#mhaunted BheartE
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07. FORCE OF NATURE |
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TUNING: Standard ( E A D G B E)
ORDER: I V1 C V2 C B INT FC
[INTRO]
Bm| |
[VERSE 1]
BmWe long to taste forbidden D/Afruit
I Bmturn away but everywhere I look is Dyou
C#mSearching for the passion I found through F#m7you
EA force of nature
[CHORUS]
AA hurricane with just a word
C#m/EA wa E- terfall with all of the hurt
F#m7This love is, this love is Ea force of nature
AA tidal wave caught in a storm
C#m/EThat washed Eme up onto your shore
F#m7This love is, this love isE
[VERSE 2]
BmAs insecure as you Dare
I Bmbuilt a wall so nobody could find my Dheart
C#mBut we found ourselves where we tried to Dhide
EA force of nature
[CHORUS]
AA hurricane with just a word
C#m/EA wa E- terfall with all of the hurt
F#m7This love is, this love is Ea force of nature
AA tidal wave caught in a storm
C#m/EThat washed Eme up onto your shore
F#m7This love isE
[BRIDGE]
DYou are my Eoxygen,
a F#mlove that never dies
DWe're crossing Erivers at sunF#m7rise
[INTERLUDE]
A| | E| |
[FINAL CHORUS]
AA hurricane with just a word
C#m/EA wa E- terfall with all of the hurt
F#m7This love is, this love is Ea force of nature
AA tidal wave caught in a storm
C#m/EThat washed Eme up onto your shore
F#m7This love is, this love is Ea force of natureA
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08. BEAT THE SPEED OF SOUND |
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TUNING: Standard ( E A D G B E)
Capo 3
Gm * = Gmadd4 = 022203 (capo 3)
ORDER: I V1 V2 C1 INT1 V3 C2 INT2 FC1 FC2 O
[INTRO]
Ab Ab Bb| Cm| Bb| Gm|
Ab Ab Bb| Cm| Bb| Gm|
[VERSE 1]
CmCirculate, circulate, circulate
The Bbsearching is endless, the journey relentless
CmIn the air, in the air, in the air
FmOceans are breaking, Bbsenses awakeAbning
[VERSE 2]
CmIn your eyes, there's a storm in your eyes
Bbadd9Call of the wild, a wilderness child
Cm7Take a flight in the dawn to the light
FmOut of the exile, Bbinto the clear blue Absky, sky, Bbsky, Gmsky
[CHORUS 1]
AbBorn to fly highEb, to run free Bbacross the deep CmseaBb
Ab Eb Bb Gm*
Born to fly high, to beat the speed of sound
AbSoar through the skyEb, free at mindBb, close your eyes CmnowBb
AbBorn to fly highEb, Bbto beat the speed of sound
[INTERLUDE 1]
Ab Ab Bb| Cm Cm/Eb| Bb| Gm|
Ab Ab Bb| Cm Cm/Eb| Bb| Gm|
[VERSE 3]
CmBreak away, break away, break away
BbGlide like a condor far from the seashore
CmGo astray in the dark, lead the way
FmDance with the outlaws, Bbdance with the likes of Abus, Bb Eb/G Abeh-eh..Bb
[CHORUS 2]
AbBorn to fly highEb, to run free Bbacross the deep CmseaBb
Ab Eb Bb Gm*
Born to fly high, to beat the speed of sound
AbSoar through the skyEb, free at mindBb, close your eyes CmnowBb
AbBorn to fly highEb, Bbto beat the speed Fmof soundCm7/G
[INTERLUDE 2]
Ab Ab Bb| Cm| Bb| Gm|
To beat the speed of sound
Ab Ab Bb| Cm| Bb| Gm|
Speed of sound
[FINAL CHORUS 1]
CmBorn to Bbfly Abmaj9highEbmaj9/G
You Cmsoar through Bbthe Abmaj7skyEb Bb
[FINAL CHORUS 2]
AbBorn to fly highEb, to run free Bbacross the deep CmseaBb
Ab Eb Bb Gm*
Born to fly high, to beat the speed of sound
AbSoar through the skyEb, free at mindBb, close your eyes CmnowBb
AbBorn to fly highEb, Bbto beat the speed Fmof soundCm7/G
[OUTRO]
Ab Ab Bb| Cm Cm/Eb| Bb| Gm|
Ab Ab Bb| Cm Cm/Eb| Bb| Gm|
Ab Ab Bb| Cm Cm/Eb| Bb| Gm|
Ab Ab Bb| Cm Cm/Eb| Bb| Gm|
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09. SOLDIER OF LOVE |
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TUNING: Standard ( E A D G B E)
ORDER: I V1 PC1 C INT V2 PC2 C B FC
[INTRO]
Bm D| G|
Bm D| G|
[VERSE 1]
Bm D| G|
Do you think that we can grow?
Bm D| G|
Do you think that we can grow in the same way?
Bm D| G|
Do you think that we can know?
Bm D| G|
I don't think that is ever gonna change
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
Bm Dsus2| G|
'Cause you will not love me now
Bm D| G|
You won't love me though I beg you to
Bm D| G| |
And I am bleeding out
[CHORUS]
This Bmwar is in my Dhead and in my Gmaj7heart (a soldier of love)A
These Bmwords you say are Dtearing me aGmaj7part (a soldier of love)A
BmI can't keep Don fighting Gmaj7(a soldier of love)A
G Bm D| G|
I can't keep on fighting
[INTERLUDE]
Bm D| G|
Bm D| G|
[VERSE 2]
Bm D| G|
I know that I can bend
Bm D| G|
I know that I can bend as far as you
Bm D| G|
And my spine is giving in
Bm D| G|
It's been twisted into shapes I never knew
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
Bm Dsus2| G|
'Cause you cannot love me now
Bm D| G|
You can't love me, though you wish you could
Bm D| G| |
And I am bleeding out
[CHORUS]
This Bmwar is in my Dhead and in my Gmaj7heart (a soldier of love)A
These Bmwords you say are Dtearing me aGmaj7part (a soldier of love)A
BmI can't keep Don fighting Gmaj7(a soldier of love)A
G Bm D| G|
I can't keep on fighting
Bm D| G|
fighting
[BRIDGE]
No, you Acannot love me Bmnow
You can't Glove me and you Dnever could
And AI am losing Bmground
I can't Gmake you feel the way you should
[FINAL CHORUS]
n.c.
This war is in my head and in my heart
These words you say are tearing me apart
n.c. Gmaj7 A
I can't keep on fighting (a soldier of love)
G Bm D| G|
I can't keep on fighting (a soldier of love)
Bm D| G|
Bm D| G|
fighting (a soldier of love)
Bm D| G|
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10. RUNNING IN MY SLEEP |
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TUNING: Standard ( E A D G B E)
ORDER: I V1 C PC1 INT1 V2 C PC2 INT2 C O
[INTRO]
E| | | |
[VERSE 1]
ENightmares have a hold on me
Will this Emfever ever leave
And A9wake me from my sleep aEgain?
ECareful, I am somewhere else
And I'm Emwalking in the dark, conA9cealing all my scars
Asus4 Am n.c.
I see a new horizon
[CHORUS]
EOver the hills and far away
It's not too late to escape
AYeah, yeah, eh yeah
EOver the hills and far away
We're getting nowhere playing safe
AYeah, yeah, eh yeah
[POST-CHORUS 1]
C#mRunning B/D#in my sleep
[INTERLUDE 1]
E| |
[VERSE 2]
A Echess game all in black and white
In a chaEmrade that made me numb
Where A9black knights keep me from the Eday
EAngels singing as I fall
From a staircase Emleading to beyond with A9hypnotizing songs
Asus4 Am( E)
Leading to new horizons
[CHORUS]
EOver the hills and far away
It's not too late to escape
AYeah, yeah, eh yeah
EOver the hills and far away
We're getting nowhere playing safe
AYeah, yeah, eh yeah
[POST-CHORUS 2]
C#mRunning B/D#in my sleepA/E
C#mRunning B/D#in my sleepAadd9/E B/E
[INTERLUDE 2]
E| | A| |
[CHORUS]
EOver the hills and far away
It's not too late to escape
AYeah, yeah, eh yeah
EOver the hills and far away
We're getting nowhere playing safe
AYeah, yeah, eh yeah
[OUTRO]
C#m B/D# n.c.
Running in my sleep
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11. LET IT FALL |
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TUNING: Standard Eb( Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb)
ORDER: I V1 PC C1 PsC V2 C2 PsC FPC FC FPsC
[INTRO]
Bbm
[VERSE 1]
BbmEvery sound ricochets
Every word, every phrase
Every sound ricochets
Every dark silhouette,
Heavy clouds in my head
Every dark silhouette
[PRE-CHORUS]
I’m Gbmaj7walk - ing beside myself
AbJust like I’m someone else
BbmLost in the human race
Gbmaj7Peo - ple from scary dreams
AbStaring from magazines
BbmNothing is like it seems
[CHORUS 1]
But someGbtimes it’s time to let it Dbfall
It’s time to Absmash the crystal Gbball
And someGbtimes the pieces make you Dblong
Wipe out the Abdream once and for Gball
[POST-CHORUS]
It’s time to let it GbfallBbm
Find my Fmfeet, find the beat againGb
It’s time to let it GbfallBbm
And finalFmly I can breathe againGb
It’s time to let it Bbmfall
[VERSE 2]
BbmTake the cold sapphire
From my soul’s empire
Take the cold sapphire
Gbmaj7Take my robe, take my crown
AbAll my power, all my pride
BbmTake my whole empire
[CHORUS 2]
‘Cause someGbtimes it’s time to let it Dbfall
It’s time to Absmash the crystal Gbball
And someGbtimes the pieces make you Dblong
Wipe out the Abdream once and for Gball
[POST-CHORUS]
It’s time to let it GbfallBbm
Find my Fmfeet, find the beat againGb
It’s time to let it GbfallBbm
And finalFmly I can breathe againGb
[FINAL PRE-CHORUS]
I’m Bbm/Dbwalk - ing beside myself
FmJust like I’m someone else
BbmLost in the human race
DbPeople from scary dreams
FmStaring from magazines
BbmNothing is like it seems
[FINAL CHORUS]
But someGbtimes it’s time to let it Dbfall
It’s time to Absmash the crystal Gbball
And someGbtimes the pieces make you Dblong
Ab Gb| |
Wipe out the dream once and for all
[FINAL POST-CHORUS]
It’s time to let it GbfallBbm
Find my Fmfeet, find the beat againGb
It’s time to let it GbfallBbm
And finalFmly I can breathe againGb
It’s time to let it Gbfall
(BbmFind my feet, Fmfind the beat again)Gb
It’s time to let it Gbfall
(And Bbmfinally it’s Fmtime to breathe again)Gb
It’s time to let it Bbmfall
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12. ONLY TEARDROPS (SYMPHONIC VERSION) |
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ORDER: I V1 PC1 C INT V2 PC2 C B FC1 FC2
[INTRO]
Am Fmaj7| Cadd9|
Am Fmaj7| Cadd9|
[VERSE 1]
The sky is red to-AmnightFmaj7 D7sus4/G
We’re on the edge to-AmnightFmaj7 Cadd9
No shooting star to Cguide us
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
FEye for an eye, Amwhy tear each Gother a-Fpart?
Please tell me why, Amwhy do we Gmake it so Fhard?
Look at us now, Amwe only Ggot ourselves to Fblame
It's such a Fmaj7shame
[CHORUS]
AmHow many times can we win and lose?
Fmaj7How many times can we break the rules beCadd9tween us?
Only Gteardrops
AmHow many times do we have to fight?
Fmaj7How many times till we get it right beCadd9tween us?
Only Gteardrops
[INTERLUDE]
Am Fmaj7| Cadd9|
Am Fmaj7| Cadd9|
[VERSE 2]
So come and face me AmnowF C6
Here on this stage tonAmightF C6
Let's leave the past beCadd9hind us
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
FEye for an eye, Amwhy tear each Gother a-Fpart?
Please tell me why, Amwhy do we Gmake it so Fhard?
Look at us now, Amwe only Ggot ourselves to Fblame
It's such a Fmaj7shame
Tell me
[CHORUS]
AmHow many times can we win and lose?
Fmaj7How many times can we break the rules beCadd9tween us?
Only Gteardrops
AmHow many times do we have to fight?
Fmaj7How many times till we get it right beCadd9tween us?
Only Gteardrops
[BRIDGE]
FWhat's come between us Amhas come between usC
Only Gteardrops
FWhat's come between us Amhas come between usG
[FINAL CHORUS 1]
Am| F| C| G|
AmHow many times do we have to fight?
FHow many times till we get it right beCtween us?
Only Gteardrops
(add timpani)
Only AmteardropsF C G
Only Amteardrops F Conly Gteardrops
[FINAL CHORUS 2]
AmHow many times can we win and lose?
Fmaj7How many times can we break the rules beCadd9tween us?
Only Gteardrops
AmHow many times do we have to fight?
Fmaj7How many times till we get it right beCadd9tween us?
Only Gteardrops
Am
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Only Teardrops
by Emmelie de Forest
Chords in this song · guitar
Am
Dm9/F
Cadd9
Fmaj7
D7sus4/G
C
G
E
A
D
B
Dm7
Bb
Dm
F
Bbmaj7
Bbmaj9
Fsus2
Cm
Eb
Ab
Bb/Ab
Gm7
Eb/G
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EMMELIE DE FOREST - ONLY TEARDROPS
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SONG LISTING
01. Teardrops Overture
02. Hunter & Prey
03. Change
04. Only Teardrops
05. What Are You Waiting For
06. Haunted Heart
07. Force of Nature
08. Beat the Speed of Sound
09. Soldier of Love
10. Running in My Sleep
11. Let It Fall
12. Only Teardrops (symphonic version)
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01. TEARDROPS OVERTURE |
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(intro)
Am Dm9/F Cadd9
| |
Am Dm9/F Cadd9
| |
(verse)
Am Fmaj7 D7sus4/G
| |
Am Fmaj7 Cadd9
| | |
(chorus)
Am Fmaj7 C G
| | | |
Am Fmaj7 C G Am
| | | | | |
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02. HUNTER & PREY |
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E A D G B E
TUNING: Standard ( )
Can use capo 1, first chord B
ORDER: I V1 PC1 C1 V2 PC2 C2 INT FPC FC O
[INTRO]
C Dm7 Bb
Eh yeah eh yeah, eh yeah eh ya
C Dm7 Bb
Eh yeah eh yeah, eh yeah eh ya
[VERSE 1]
Dm
My prison, my cage
C Dm
Voices creep in when I close my eyes
Dm C
I try to escape this house with no walls
Dm
But I'm still in the dark
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
F Bbmaj7 C
It's time to reach, it's time to reach out
Dm
It's time to breathe, it's time to breathe out
Bbmaj9 C
We'll chase the light
[CHORUS 1]
F Fsus2
Like hunter and prey we run, run, eh yeah
Bbmaj9
Hun - ter and prey chasing each other
F Fsus2
Through thunder and flames we run, run, eh yeah
Bbmaj9
Hun - ter and prey facing each other
C Dm Bbmaj7
Run, run, eh yeah
C Dm Bb
Run, run, eh yeah
n.c.
Hunter and prey
[VERSE 2]
Dm C
I feel the earth beneath my bare feet
Dm
As I walk towards you
Dm C
The air that I breathe feels new
Dm
Full of hope like the whisper came true
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
F Bbmaj7 C
I hear your heart, I hear your heart - beat
Dm
I feel your arms, your arms around me
Bbmaj9 C
We'll chase the light
[CHORUS 2]
F Fsus2
Like hunter and prey we run, run, eh yeah
Bbmaj9
Hun - ter and prey chasing each other
F Fsus2
Through thunder and flames we run, run, eh yeah
Bbmaj9
Hun - ter and prey facing each other
C Dm Bbmaj7
Run, run, eh yeah
C Dm Bb
Run, run, eh yeah
Hunter and prey
[INTERLUDE]
C Dm7 Bb
Eh yeah eh yeah, eh yeah eh ya
C Dm7 Bb
Eh yeah eh yeah, eh yeah eh ya
[FINAL PRE-CHORUS]
n.c.
It's time to reach, it's time to reach out
It's time to breathe, it's time to breathe out
Dm
I hear your heart (eh yeah)
I hear your heartbeat (eh yeah, eh yeah)
I feel your arms (eh yeah)
Your arms around me (eh yeah, eh yeah)
[FINAL CHORUS]
F Fsus2
Like hunter and prey we run, run, eh yeah
Bbmaj9
Hun - ter and prey chasing each other
(full instrumentation)
F Fsus2
Like hunter and prey we run, run, eh yeah
Bbmaj9
Hun - ter and prey facing each other
F Fsus2
|
run, run, eh yeah
Bbmaj9
Hun - ter and prey facing each other
C Dm Bbmaj7
Run, run, eh yeah (hunter and prey)
C Dm Bb
Run, run, eh yeah (chasing each other)
C Dm Bbmaj7
Run, run, eh yeah (we're just like hunter and prey)
C Dm Bb
Run, run, eh yeah (facing each other)
[OUTRO]
C Dm7 Bbmaj7
Eh yeah eh yeah, eh yeah eh ya
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03. CHANGE |
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E A D G B E
TUNING: Standard ( )
Transpose chords down 1/2-step (first chord Bm)
Capo 1
ORDER: I V1 PC C1 V2 PC C2 B PC FC O
[INTRO]
Cm Eb Ab Ab Bb/Ab
| | | |
Cm Eb Ab
| | | |
[VERSE 1]
Cm Eb
Strolling down empty streets
Ab Bb/Ab
Voices of the night are slowly fading
Cm Eb
Had to come out to breathe
Ab
'Cause your love is taking over
[PRE-CHORUS]
Bb Cm
I try not to lose my head
Ab Cm
I feel my heart is caving in
Bb Cm Gm7 Ab
And there is no one to save me
[CHORUS 1]
Eb Ab
I can't change, change
Cm Ab
I won't change, I'll always be running away
Eb Ab
I can't change, change
Cm Eb/G Ab
And I'll never give in to you, I'll always be running away
[VERSE 2]
Cm Eb
Now I left you wondering
Ab Bb/Ab
You've always been clinging to forever
Cm Eb
A whisper inside of me
Ab
'Cause I don't belong to no one
[PRE-CHORUS]
Bb Cm
I try not to lose my head
Ab Cm
I feel my heart is caving in
Bb Cm Gm7 Ab
And there is no one to save me
[CHORUS 2]
Eb Ab
I can't change, change
Cm Ab
I won't change, I'll always be running away
Eb Ab
I can't change, change
Cm Eb/G Ab
I could never give in to you, I'll always be running away
[BRIDGE]
Bb
'Cause I don't belong to no one
Ab
'Cause I don't belong to no one
Bb Ab Absus2
'Cause I don't belong to no one
[PRE-CHORUS]
Bb Cm
I try not to lose my head
Ab Cm
I feel my heart is caving in
Bb Cm Gm7 Ab
And there is no one to save me
[FINAL CHORUS]
Eb Ab
I can't change, change
Cm Ab
I won't change, I'll always be running away
Eb Ab
I can't change, change
Cm Eb/G Ab
And I'll never give in to you, I'll always be running away
[OUTRO]
Eb Ab
Always be running away
Cm Ab Eb Ab/Eb
I'll always be running away, away (running, running, away away...)
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04. ONLY TEARDROPS |
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E A D G B E
TUNING: Standard ( )
Can use capo 5, first chord Em
C C B C C
ORDER: I V1 PC1 INT V2 PC2
[INTRO]
Am F C
| |
Am F C
| |
[VERSE 1]
Am F C
The sky is red to-night
Am F C
We’re on the edge to-night
C
No shooting star to guide us
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
F Am G F
Eye for an eye, why tear each other a-part?
Am G F
Please tell me why, why do we make it so hard?
Am G F
Look at us now, we only got ourselves to blame
F
It's such a shame
[CHORUS]
Am
How many times can we win and lose?
F C
How many times can we break the rules between us?
G
Only teardrops
Am
How many times do we have to fight?
F C
How many times till we get it right between us?
G
Only teardrops
[INTERLUDE]
Am F C
| |
Am F C
| |
[VERSE 2]
Am F C
So come and face me now
Am F C
Here on this stage tonight
C
Let's leave the past behind us
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
F Am G F
Eye for an eye, why tear each other a-part?
Am G F
Please tell me why, why do we make it so hard?
Am G F
Look at us now, we only got ourselves to blame
F
It's such a shame
Tell me
[CHORUS]
Am
How many times can we win and lose?
F C
How many times can we break the rules between us?
G
Only teardrops
Am
How many times do we have to fight?
F C
How many times till we get it right between us?
G
Only teardrops
[BRIDGE]
F Am C
(Tell me now) What's come between us has come between us
G
Only teardrops
F Am G
(Tell me now) What's come between us has come between us
[CHORUS] (quiet)
Am
How many times can we win and lose?
F C
How many times can we break the rules between us?
G
Only teardrops
Am
How many times do we have to fight?
F C
How many times till we get it right between us?
G
Only teardrops
(full instrumentation)
Am F C G
Only teardrops
Am F C G
Only teardrops
[CHORUS]
Am
How many times can we win and lose?
F C
How many times can we break the rules between us?
G
Only teardrops
Am
How many times do we have to fight?
F C
How many times till we get it right between us?
G
Only teardrops
Am
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05. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR |
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E A D G B E
TUNING: Standard ( )
ORDER: V1 C V2 C B Cq C O
[VERSE 1]
Em G
The sidewalk is empty
C D
We're standing all alone here
Em D G C C D
| |
The street light casts a glow on your face
Em G
I wish I was so much braver
C D
Maybe if you were bra - ver too
Em D G C
This would all be up to you
[CHORUS]
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Why don't you move in closer?
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Don't leave me standing on my own
Am G
You're making me insecure
Em D
Prove me wrong and win me over
C G/B D
What are you waiting for?
[VERSE 2]
Em G
It's raining, I'm aching
C D
for you as my shel - ter
Em D G Cmaj9
Take me in and keep me safe
Em G
I guess I want you 'cause I can't have you
C D
Who decided all these rules
Em D G C
When it's only up to you?
[CHORUS]
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Why don't you move in closer?
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Don't leave me standing on my own
Am G
You're making me insecure
Em D
Prove me wrong and win me over
C G/B D
What are you waiting for?
[BRIDGE]
Cmaj9
Here I go again
Em
This is where I stand, yeah
G D
There is nothing you can lose
[CHORUS] - quiet
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Why don't you move in closer?
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Don't leave me standing on my own
Am G
You're making me insecure
Em D
Prove me wrong and win me over
C G D
What are you waiting for?
[CHORUS]
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Why don't you move in closer?
Am G
What are you waiting for?
Em D
Don't leave me standing on my own
Am G
You're making me insecure
Em D
Prove me wrong and win me over
C G/B D
What are you waiting for?
[OUTRO]
Em G
It's raining, I'm aching
C D
for you as my shel - ter
Em D G Cmaj9
Take me in and keep me safe
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06. HAUNTED HEART |
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E A D G B E
TUNING: Standard ( )
ORDER: I V1 PC1 C PsC V2 PC2 C PsC INT C FPsC1 FC FPsC2
[INTRO]
A B C#m E A A B
| | | |
[VERSE 1]
A B C#m E A A B
| |
Your ghost still wanders this earth
A B C#m E A A B
| |
At night I constantly hurt
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
A C#m B
I can't sleep, I can't sleep
A C#m B
Your name still reigns in my room
A C#m B
Don't leave me, don't leave me
A C#m B
Where I can't find you
[CHORUS]
E B
You drain my heart drop by drop
F#m C#m B
From the night till the dawn you can take what you want
E B
You lay the cards one by one
F#m C#m B
You're my pleasure and pain, you're my destiny when
[POST-CHORUS]
E B
Night falls, night falls, night falls, night falls
F#m C#m B
Falls on my haunted heart
E B
Night falls, night falls, night falls, night falls
F#m C#m B
Falls on my haunted heart
[VERSE 2]
A B C#m E A A B
| |
This love is blessed with a curse
A B C#m E A A B
| |
You gave me faith, took my worth
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
A C#m B
I love you, I hate you
A C#m B
You know I'll never find peace
A C#m B
You thrill me, you kill me
A C#m B
Re - lease the tight leash
[CHORUS]
E B
You drain my heart drop by drop
F#m C#m B
From the night till the dawn you can take what you want
E B
You lay the cards one by one
F#m C#m B
You're my pleasure and pain, you're my destiny when
[POST-CHORUS]
E B
Night falls, night falls, night falls, night falls
F#m C#m B
Falls on my haunted heart
E B
Night falls, night falls, night falls, night falls
F#m C#m B
Falls on my haunted heart
[INTERLUDE]
E B
| |
F#m C#m B
Falls on my haunted heart
E B
| |
F#m C#m B
Falls on my haunted heart
[CHORUS]
E B
You drain my heart drop by drop
F#m C#m B
From the night till the dawn you can take what you want
E B
You lay the cards one by one
F#m C#m B
You're my pleasure and pain, you're my destiny when
[FINAL POST-CHORUS 1]
E B/E
Night falls, night falls,
F#m C#m B
Night falls, falls on my haunted heart
E B/E
Night falls, night falls,
F#m C#m B
Night falls, falls on my haunted heart
[FINAL CHORUS]
E B
You drain my heart drop by drop
F#m C#m B
From the night till the dawn you can take what you want
[FINAL POST-CHORUS 2]
E B
Night falls, night falls, night falls, night falls
F#m C#m B
Falls on my haunted heart
E B
Night falls, night falls, night falls, night falls
F#m C#m B E
Falls on my haunted heart
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07. FORCE OF NATURE |
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E A D G B E
TUNING: Standard ( )
ORDER: I V1 C V2 C B INT FC
[INTRO]
Bm
| |
[VERSE 1]
Bm D/A
We long to taste forbidden fruit
Bm D
I turn away but everywhere I look is you
C#m F#m7
Searching for the passion I found through you
E
A force of nature
[CHORUS]
A
A hurricane with just a word
C#m/E E
A wa - terfall with all of the hurt
F#m7 E
This love is, this love is a force of nature
A
A tidal wave caught in a storm
C#m/E E
That washed me up onto your shore
F#m7 E
This love is, this love is
[VERSE 2]
Bm D
As insecure as you are
Bm D
I built a wall so nobody could find my heart
C#m D
But we found ourselves where we tried to hide
E
A force of nature
[CHORUS]
A
A hurricane with just a word
C#m/E E
A wa - terfall with all of the hurt
F#m7 E
This love is, this love is a force of nature
A
A tidal wave caught in a storm
C#m/E E
That washed me up onto your shore
F#m7 E
This love is
[BRIDGE]
D E
You are my oxygen,
F#m
a love that never dies
D E F#m7
We're crossing rivers at sunrise
[INTERLUDE]
A E
| | | |
[FINAL CHORUS]
A
A hurricane with just a word
C#m/E E
A wa - terfall with all of the hurt
F#m7 E
This love is, this love is a force of nature
A
A tidal wave caught in a storm
C#m/E E
That washed me up onto your shore
F#m7 E A
This love is, this love is a force of nature
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08. BEAT THE SPEED OF SOUND |
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E A D G B E
TUNING: Standard ( )
Capo 3
Gm * = Gmadd4 = 022203 (capo 3)
ORDER: I V1 V2 C1 INT1 V3 C2 INT2 FC1 FC2 O
[INTRO]
Ab Ab Bb Cm Bb Gm
| | | |
Ab Ab Bb Cm Bb Gm
| | | |
[VERSE 1]
Cm
Circulate, circulate, circulate
Bb
The searching is endless, the journey relentless
Cm
In the air, in the air, in the air
Fm Bb Ab
Oceans are breaking, senses awakening
[VERSE 2]
Cm
In your eyes, there's a storm in your eyes
Bbadd9
Call of the wild, a wilderness child
Cm7
Take a flight in the dawn to the light
Fm Bb Ab Bb Gm
Out of the exile, into the clear blue sky, sky, sky, sky
[CHORUS 1]
Ab Eb Bb Cm Bb
Born to fly high, to run free across the deep sea
Ab Eb Bb Gm
*
Born to fly high, to beat the speed of sound
Ab Eb Bb Cm Bb
Soar through the sky, free at mind, close your eyes now
Ab Eb Bb
Born to fly high, to beat the speed of sound
[INTERLUDE 1]
Ab Ab Bb Cm Cm/Eb Bb Gm
| | | |
Ab Ab Bb Cm Cm/Eb Bb Gm
| | | |
[VERSE 3]
Cm
Break away, break away, break away
Bb
Glide like a condor far from the seashore
Cm
Go astray in the dark, lead the way
Fm Bb Ab Bb Eb/G Ab Bb
Dance with the outlaws, dance with the likes of us, eh-eh..
[CHORUS 2]
Ab Eb Bb Cm Bb
Born to fly high, to run free across the deep sea
Ab Eb Bb Gm
*
Born to fly high, to beat the speed of sound
Ab Eb Bb Cm Bb
Soar through the sky, free at mind, close your eyes now
Ab Eb Bb Fm Cm7/G
Born to fly high, to beat the speed of sound
[INTERLUDE 2]
Ab Ab Bb Cm Bb Gm
| | | |
To beat the speed of sound
Ab Ab Bb Cm Bb Gm
| | | |
Speed of sound
[FINAL CHORUS 1]
Cm Bb Abmaj9 Ebmaj9/G
Born to fly high
Cm Bb Abmaj7 Eb Bb
You soar through the sky
[FINAL CHORUS 2]
Ab Eb Bb Cm Bb
Born to fly high, to run free across the deep sea
Ab Eb Bb Gm
*
Born to fly high, to beat the speed of sound
Ab Eb Bb Cm Bb
Soar through the sky, free at mind, close your eyes now
Ab Eb Bb Fm Cm7/G
Born to fly high, to beat the speed of sound
[OUTRO]
Ab Ab Bb Cm Cm/Eb Bb Gm
| | | |
Ab Ab Bb Cm Cm/Eb Bb Gm
| | | |
Ab Ab Bb Cm Cm/Eb Bb Gm
| | | |
Ab Ab Bb Cm Cm/Eb Bb Gm
| | | |
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09. SOLDIER OF LOVE |
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E A D G B E
TUNING: Standard ( )
ORDER: I V1 PC1 C INT V2 PC2 C B FC
[INTRO]
Bm D G
| |
Bm D G
| |
[VERSE 1]
Bm D G
| |
Do you think that we can grow?
Bm D G
| |
Do you think that we can grow in the same way?
Bm D G
| |
Do you think that we can know?
Bm D G
| |
I don't think that is ever gonna change
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
Bm Dsus2 G
| |
'Cause you will not love me now
Bm D G
| |
You won't love me though I beg you to
Bm D G
| | |
And I am bleeding out
[CHORUS]
Bm D Gmaj7 A
This war is in my head and in my heart (a soldier of love)
Bm D Gmaj7 A
These words you say are tearing me apart (a soldier of love)
Bm D Gmaj7 A
I can't keep on fighting (a soldier of love)
G Bm D G
| |
I can't keep on fighting
[INTERLUDE]
Bm D G
| |
Bm D G
| |
[VERSE 2]
Bm D G
| |
I know that I can bend
Bm D G
| |
I know that I can bend as far as you
Bm D G
| |
And my spine is giving in
Bm D G
| |
It's been twisted into shapes I never knew
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
Bm Dsus2 G
| |
'Cause you cannot love me now
Bm D G
| |
You can't love me, though you wish you could
Bm D G
| | |
And I am bleeding out
[CHORUS]
Bm D Gmaj7 A
This war is in my head and in my heart (a soldier of love)
Bm D Gmaj7 A
These words you say are tearing me apart (a soldier of love)
Bm D Gmaj7 A
I can't keep on fighting (a soldier of love)
G Bm D G
| |
I can't keep on fighting
Bm D G
| |
fighting
[BRIDGE]
A Bm
No, you cannot love me now
G D
You can't love me and you never could
A Bm
And I am losing ground
G
I can't make you feel the way you should
[FINAL CHORUS]
n.c.
This war is in my head and in my heart
These words you say are tearing me apart
Gmaj7 A
n.c.
I can't keep on fighting (a soldier of love)
G Bm D G
| |
I can't keep on fighting (a soldier of love)
Bm D G
| |
Bm D G
| |
fighting (a soldier of love)
Bm D G
| |
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10. RUNNING IN MY SLEEP |
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E A D G B E
TUNING: Standard ( )
ORDER: I V1 C PC1 INT1 V2 C PC2 INT2 C O
[INTRO]
E
| | | |
[VERSE 1]
E
Nightmares have a hold on me
Em
Will this fever ever leave
A9 E
And wake me from my sleep again?
E
Careful, I am somewhere else
Em A9
And I'm walking in the dark, concealing all my scars
Asus4 Am n.c.
I see a new horizon
[CHORUS]
E
Over the hills and far away
It's not too late to escape
A
Yeah, yeah, eh yeah
E
Over the hills and far away
We're getting nowhere playing safe
A
Yeah, yeah, eh yeah
[POST-CHORUS 1]
C#m B/D#
Running in my sleep
[INTERLUDE 1]
E
| |
[VERSE 2]
E
A chess game all in black and white
Em
In a charade that made me numb
A9 E
Where black knights keep me from the day
E
Angels singing as I fall
Em A9
From a staircase leading to beyond with hypnotizing songs
Asus4 Am E
( )
Leading to new horizons
[CHORUS]
E
Over the hills and far away
It's not too late to escape
A
Yeah, yeah, eh yeah
E
Over the hills and far away
We're getting nowhere playing safe
A
Yeah, yeah, eh yeah
[POST-CHORUS 2]
C#m B/D# A/E
Running in my sleep
C#m B/D# Aadd9/E B/E
Running in my sleep
[INTERLUDE 2]
E A
| | | |
[CHORUS]
E
Over the hills and far away
It's not too late to escape
A
Yeah, yeah, eh yeah
E
Over the hills and far away
We're getting nowhere playing safe
A
Yeah, yeah, eh yeah
[OUTRO]
C#m B/D# n.c.
Running in my sleep
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11. LET IT FALL |
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Eb Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb
TUNING: Standard ( )
ORDER: I V1 PC C1 PsC V2 C2 PsC FPC FC FPsC
[INTRO]
Bbm
[VERSE 1]
Bbm
Every sound ricochets
Every word, every phrase
Every sound ricochets
Every dark silhouette,
Heavy clouds in my head
Every dark silhouette
[PRE-CHORUS]
Gbmaj7
I’m walk - ing beside myself
Ab
Just like I’m someone else
Bbm
Lost in the human race
Gbmaj7
Peo - ple from scary dreams
Ab
Staring from magazines
Bbm
Nothing is like it seems
[CHORUS 1]
Gb Db
But sometimes it’s time to let it fall
Ab Gb
It’s time to smash the crystal ball
Gb Db
And sometimes the pieces make you long
Ab Gb
Wipe out the dream once and for all
[POST-CHORUS]
Gb Bbm
It’s time to let it fall
Fm Gb
Find my feet, find the beat again
Gb Bbm
It’s time to let it fall
Fm Gb
And finally I can breathe again
Bbm
It’s time to let it fall
[VERSE 2]
Bbm
Take the cold sapphire
From my soul’s empire
Take the cold sapphire
Gbmaj7
Take my robe, take my crown
Ab
All my power, all my pride
Bbm
Take my whole empire
[CHORUS 2]
Gb Db
‘Cause sometimes it’s time to let it fall
Ab Gb
It’s time to smash the crystal ball
Gb Db
And sometimes the pieces make you long
Ab Gb
Wipe out the dream once and for all
[POST-CHORUS]
Gb Bbm
It’s time to let it fall
Fm Gb
Find my feet, find the beat again
Gb Bbm
It’s time to let it fall
Fm Gb
And finally I can breathe again
[FINAL PRE-CHORUS]
Bbm/Db
I’m walk - ing beside myself
Fm
Just like I’m someone else
Bbm
Lost in the human race
Db
People from scary dreams
Fm
Staring from magazines
Bbm
Nothing is like it seems
[FINAL CHORUS]
Gb Db
But sometimes it’s time to let it fall
Ab Gb
It’s time to smash the crystal ball
Gb Db
And sometimes the pieces make you long
Ab Gb
| |
Wipe out the dream once and for all
[FINAL POST-CHORUS]
Gb Bbm
It’s time to let it fall
Fm Gb
Find my feet, find the beat again
Gb Bbm
It’s time to let it fall
Fm Gb
And finally I can breathe again
Gb
It’s time to let it fall
Bbm Fm Gb
(Find my feet, find the beat again)
Gb
It’s time to let it fall
Bbm Fm Gb
(And finally it’s time to breathe again)
Bbm
It’s time to let it fall
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12. ONLY TEARDROPS (SYMPHONIC VERSION) |
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ORDER: I V1 PC1 C INT V2 PC2 C B FC1 FC2
[INTRO]
Am Fmaj7 Cadd9
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Am Fmaj7 Cadd9
| |
[VERSE 1]
Am Fmaj7 D7sus4/G
The sky is red to-night
Am Fmaj7 Cadd9
We’re on the edge to-night
C
No shooting star to guide us
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
F Am G F
Eye for an eye, why tear each other a-part?
Am G F
Please tell me why, why do we make it so hard?
Am G F
Look at us now, we only got ourselves to blame
Fmaj7
It's such a shame
[CHORUS]
Am
How many times can we win and lose?
Fmaj7 Cadd9
How many times can we break the rules between us?
G
Only teardrops
Am
How many times do we have to fight?
Fmaj7 Cadd9
How many times till we get it right between us?
G
Only teardrops
[INTERLUDE]
Am Fmaj7 Cadd9
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Am Fmaj7 Cadd9
| |
[VERSE 2]
Am F C6
So come and face me now
Am F C6
Here on this stage tonight
Cadd9
Let's leave the past behind us
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
F Am G F
Eye for an eye, why tear each other a-part?
Am G F
Please tell me why, why do we make it so hard?
Am G F
Look at us now, we only got ourselves to blame
Fmaj7
It's such a shame
Tell me
[CHORUS]
Am
How many times can we win and lose?
Fmaj7 Cadd9
How many times can we break the rules between us?
G
Only teardrops
Am
How many times do we have to fight?
Fmaj7 Cadd9
How many times till we get it right between us?
G
Only teardrops
[BRIDGE]
F Am C
What's come between us has come between us
G
Only teardrops
F Am G
What's come between us has come between us
[FINAL CHORUS 1]
Am F C G
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Am
How many times do we have to fight?
F C
How many times till we get it right between us?
G
Only teardrops
(add timpani)
Am F C G
Only teardrops
Am F C G
Only teardrops only teardrops
[FINAL CHORUS 2]
Am
How many times can we win and lose?
Fmaj7 Cadd9
How many times can we break the rules between us?
G
Only teardrops
Am
How many times do we have to fight?
Fmaj7 Cadd9
How many times till we get it right between us?
G
Only teardrops
Am
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