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Where We Start

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[Intro]
C  C  F  Am
C  C  F  C
[Verse 1]
SCtorm rolled in to Four surAmprise
It Cdoesn't rain under the Ftall trCees
YCou were my lover, you Fwere my tAmree
YCou would always Fprotect Cme
It's Ceasier to tFake a hAmeart,
CThan to let your Fown be Ctaken
I Clove that little Fsmile you kAmeep
CIn the corner of your FmouthC  
[Chorus 1]
And Amis it hard to Gsee me go?
DFoing things the Cwrong way
IAmf you're here, wGhen I fall
I know tFhat I won't fall a long Cway
   C     C     F   AmA long way
C  C  F  C
[Verse 2]
We Cwere talking Fon the Amphone
I Cstepped out into the FhalClway
My Cface was frozen oFn the Amscreen
And Cyou started FlaugChing
Put Ca comb tFhrough your Amhair
AnCd a clean shirt FonC  
There's Cpeople coming 'Fround here Amsoon
EvCeryone, act nFormCal
[Chorus 2]
AmBig trees fall aGll the time
They Fcrack and sound like lCightning
LAmeave a big space in your sky Gwhen they fall
WFhen they fall a long wCay
   C     C     F    AmA long way
C  C  F  C
[Outro]
FPick me Gup
GFill my cAmup nFow
FTake me dGown, dFown to Cwhere we sGtart
Let's Ggo too fAmar nowF  
FAll tangled uGp
GTake me Amdown, dFown to where Cwe staGrt
GDown to where we Cstart
Am F
C    F C
CWhere Fwe Amstart
C     F C

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The story behind the song

"Where We Start" comes from Vance Joy's 2018 album, Nation of Two. Vance Joy is the professional name of Australian singer-songwriter James Keogh, known for his thoughtful and melodic approach to music. This song, like much of his work, invites listeners into a reflective space, often exploring themes of connection and new beginnings. It plays like a gentle invitation to consider the genesis of a relationship or a significant journey.

AI-written from these sources:Vance Joy — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Where We Start

by Vance Joy

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[Intro]

C C F Am

C C F C

[Verse 1]

C F Am

Storm rolled in to our surprise

C F C

It doesn't rain under the tall trees

C F Am

You were my lover, you were my tree

C F C

You would always protect me

C F Am

It's easier to take a heart,

C F C

Than to let your own be taken

C F Am

I love that little smile you keep

C F C

In the corner of your mouth

[Chorus 1]

Am G

And is it hard to see me go?

F C

Doing things the wrong way

Am G

If you're here, when I fall

F C

I know that I won't fall a long way

C C F Am

A long way

C C F C

[Verse 2]

C F Am

We were talking on the phone

C F C

I stepped out into the hallway

C F Am

My face was frozen on the screen

C F C

And you started laughing

C F Am

Put a comb through your hair

C F C

And a clean shirt on

C F Am

There's people coming 'round here soon

C F C

Everyone, act normal

[Chorus 2]

Am G

Big trees fall all the time

F C

They crack and sound like lightning

Am G

Leave a big space in your sky when they fall

F C

When they fall a long way

C C F Am

A long way

C C F C

[Outro]

F G

Pick me up

G Am F

Fill my cup now

F G F C G

Take me down, down to where we start

G Am F

Let's go too far now

F G

All tangled up

G Am F C G

Take me down, down to where we start

G C

Down to where we start

Am F

C F C

C F Am

Where we start

C F C

About Where We Start Chords by Vance Joy

Learn how to play Where We Start by Vance Joy with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Where We Start chords”, “Where We Start guitar chords”, or “Vance Joy Where We Start 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 Where We Start chords and for experienced players who want accurate Where We Start lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, Am, G, A.

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The chords for "Where We Start" show the original chord names (including C, F, Am, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.