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The Approaching Curve

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[Intro]
Bm Bm A A
G  G  G A
[Verse 1]
Bm
The music played with a calming frequency
A
The speakers gently seeped with sounds
           Bm
Of ambient keyboards and light percussion
                     A
Creating a seductive soundtrack to our midnight drive
                    Bm
Through curtains of blackness, the windows were cold to the touch
A
Reflecting the icy conditions in our immediate extremity
G
Salt stains and fingerprints littered the glass
                                     Bm
And streaks of melting snow cascaded down its length
                             A
The music pulsed louder, yet gentle
                              Bm
Like the far away squeal of a pot of boiling water
                        A
The skyline was glowing faintly with vague hints of an impending dawn
Bm
The car raced along a painfully straight stretch of road
A
And she hadn't so much as turned the steering wheel
      G
Two degrees in the last twenty minutes
    A
Nor had we spoken
[Chorus]
      D        A           Bm
As we were, so perfect, so happy
        D                  A                       Bm
They'll remember, only our smiles cause that's all they've seen
           D                  A              F#m               G
Long since dried, when we are found, are the tears in which we had drowned
      D        A           Bm
As we were, so perfect, so happy
[Verse 2]
Bm                                        A
"Why are you doing this?" she spoke as if not expecting a response
                         Bm
Her voice penetrated the still air of our speechless drive
   A
So suddenly that my heart had jumped
                  Bm
"I'm not doing anything," I said, but I didn't even believe that myself
A                                 G
"This is what's best, for me, for you, for us," or maybe just for me I thought
G
As a tear formed in the pit of her eye
Bm
The music poured through the speakers and
        A
We were losing ourselves in the cadence
           Bm
She looked down momentarily and closed her eyes for
      A
A bit longer than a standard blink
             Bm                                  A
Then she was crying, then she was shouting. Then I was shouting
                                   G
Now pouring confessions, having no answers, or solutions
G
We barely even knew the questions
[Chorus]
      D        A           Bm
As we were, so perfect, so happy
        D                  A                       Bm
They'll remember, only our smiles cause that's all they've seen
           D                  A              F#m               G
Long since dried, when we are found, are the tears in which we had drowned
      D        A           Bm
As we were, so perfect, so happy
[Riff]
BmGAG
    x4
[Bridge]
Bm        G       A  G    Bm    G           A              G
Don't put me underground, I was meant for a life somewhere else
Bm            G           A  G   Bm     G           A      G
Please, love, give me the wheel, before both of our hearts you
G
Will steal tonight (will steal tonight)
[Chorus]
      D        A           Bm
As we were, so perfect, so happy
        D                  A                       Bm
They'll remember, only our smiles cause that's all they've seen
           D                  A/E             F#m               G
Long since dried, when we are found, are the tears in which we had drowned
      D        A           Bm
As we were, so perfect, so happy
[Outro]
Bm
Our cracking voices became part of the music.
        A
The car pressed on faster through the night
                          G
As our voices lowered the cadence again overtook the air
G
Up ahead there was a curve approaching
                A
She made no indications of slowing

The Approaching Curve chords and lyrics

Free chords for The Approaching Curve by Rise Against. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
Bm Bm A A
G  G  G A
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Riff]
Bm G A G x4
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

The Approaching Curve Chords by Rise Against

Learn how to play The Approaching Curve by Rise Against with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Approaching Curve chords”, “The Approaching Curve guitar chords”, or “Rise Against The Approaching Curve 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 The Approaching Curve chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Approaching Curve lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, A, G, D, F#m, A/E.

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What key is "The Approaching Curve" in?

The chords for "The Approaching Curve" show the original chord names (including Bm, A, G, D, F#m, A/E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.