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Coming Back To Life

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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
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CWhere were you when I was burned and Fmaj7broken
While the Amdays slipped by Gfrom my window Fwatching
CWhere were you when I was hurt and I was Fmaj7helpless
AmBecause the things you say and Gthe things you do Fmaj7surround me
While you were Amhanging yourself on Fsomeone else's words
AmDying to believe in what you hBbeard
AmI was staring straight Ginto the shining Csun
CLost in thought and Flost in time
While the Amseeds of life and the Gseeds of change were Fplanted
OutCside the rain fell dark and Fslow
While I Ampondered on this Gdangerous but irresistible Fmaj7pastime
AmI took a heavenly ride through our Fsilence
AmI knew the moment had arrBbived
For Amkilling the past anGd coming back tCo life
 C|  C|  F|  F|
 Am|  G|  F|  F|
 C|  C|  F|  F|
 Am|  G|  F|  F|
AmI took aheavenly ride through our Fsilence
AmI knew the waiting had bBbegun
AmAnd I headed straight... InGto the shining sCun
 C|  C|  F|  F|
 Am|  G|  F|  F|
 C|  C|  F|  F|
 Am|  G|  F| F|
 Am|  F|  Am|  Fmaj7|
 Am|  G|  C|  C|

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The story behind the song

"Coming Back to Life," from Pink Floyd's 1994 album The Division Bell, is a deeply personal song, written by David Gilmour about his wife, Polly Samson. It captures the feeling of renewal and rediscovery that can come from a significant relationship. The song was a staple in Gilmour's live performances for many years, highlighting its importance to him. Playing this song can evoke a sense of gratitude and the profound impact another person can have on one's life.

AI-written from these sources:Coming Back to Life — Wikipedia ↗Pink Floyd — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Coming Back To Life

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Fmaj7

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C Fmaj7

Where were you when I was burned and broken

Am G F

While the days slipped by from my window watching

C Fmaj7

Where were you when I was hurt and I was helpless

Am G Fmaj7

Because the things you say and the things you do surround me

Am F

While you were hanging yourself on someone else's words

Am Bb

Dying to believe in what you heard

Am G C

I was staring straight into the shining sun

C F

Lost in thought and lost in time

Am G F

While the seeds of life and the seeds of change were planted

C F

Outside the rain fell dark and slow

Am G Fmaj7

While I pondered on this dangerous but irresistible pastime

Am F

I took a heavenly ride through our silence

Am Bb

I knew the moment had arrived

Am G C

For killing the past and coming back to life

C C F F

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Am G F F

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C C F F

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Am G F F

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Am F

I took aheavenly ride through our silence

Am Bb

I knew the waiting had begun

Am G C

And I headed straight... Into the shining sun

C C F F

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Am G F F

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C C F F

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Am G F F

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Am F Am Fmaj7

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Am G C C

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About Coming Back To Life Chords by Pink Floyd

Learn how to play Coming Back To Life by Pink Floyd with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Coming Back To Life chords”, “Coming Back To Life guitar chords”, or “Pink Floyd Coming Back To Life chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Coming Back To Life chords and for experienced players who want accurate Coming Back To Life lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Fmaj7, Am, G, F, Bb.

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What key is "Coming Back To Life" in?

The chords for "Coming Back To Life" show the original chord names (including C, Fmaj7, Am, G, F, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.