ATHLETE - DON'T HOLD YOUR BREATH from BLACK SWAN
Chords can be open or barred. F/A - x20003
Chords are a little off beat in verses, listen for timing. Therefore intermediate,
based on rhythm.
VERSE
D# F Dm D#
Don't hold your breath cause we're running in circles
D# F Dm D#
Silence runs along phone lines
D# F Dm D#
I feel like I am swimming through pavements
D# F Dm D#
And then the dark throws me a lifeline
CHORUS
D# F
I'll be the sky that lights up with fireworks
Gm F
Whenever November comes
D# F
And you could be the greatest thing that has happened to me
Gm F/A
Though I don't know you now
VERSE
D# F Dm D#
Don't hold your breath cause we've already been here
D# F Dm D#
There are trees to remember you by
D# F Dm D#
Those trees are cold but they're anticipating
D# F Dm D#
The sun is gonna give the kiss of life
CHORUS
D# F
I'll be the sky that lights up with fireworks
Gm F
Whenever November comes
D# F
And you could be the greatest thing that has happened to me
Gm F/A
Though I don't know you now
D# A# F D#
I'm blowing breath on the windowpane
D# A# F
Sketching your name with my finger
D# A# F D#
I'm blowing breath on the windowpane
D# A# F
Sketching your face with my finger *pause*
MIDDLE: Chorus chords
CHORUS x2
D# F
I'll be the sky that lights up with fireworks
Gm F
Whenever November comes
D# F
And you could be the greatest thing that has happened to me
Gm F/A
Though I don't know you now
OUTRO - Gm - F - Dm - D# x4