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tabbed by katherine.meyer on ultimate guitar

[Intro]
Gm
 
F Bb Eb Bb
 
[Verse 1]
 
Eb
Jumping out of my skin
Eb        F            Gm
This tiny sector can't contain me
 
F Bb Eb Bb
 
Eb
Suit up in a flash
Eb              F        Bb
Slipping symbols bravely, bravely
 
Bb F Bb F
 
Cm
Go where I'm not wanted
Eb              F         Gm
Stand where the light hits hard
 
Bb
 
Cm
Almost full grown
Eb            F                    Gm
Drive home alone and listen to the slow parts
 
 
F Bb Eb Bb
 
[Verse 2]
 
Eb
In a new universe
F                            Gm
Trying to find the mask that fits me
 
F Bb Eb Bb
 
Eb
Shaking the curse
   F                    Bb
Behaving as the beacons bid me
 
Bb F
 
Cm
Denim and leather
       F                   Gm
Silver strap to please the diehards
Cm
Let me dance 'til I die
Eb                 F                      Gm
Turn the volume up high and listen to the slow parts
 
F
 
[Bridge]
 
Eb    D                  Gm
Aliеn ships from ancient realms (Ships from ancient rеalms)
 
G
 
Cm      G                 Cm
Ageless captains at their helms (Captains at their helms)
Ab Bb Cm      Gm7
Rage from the sea
                  C
Let it begin with me
 
 
F Bb Eb Bb
 
[Verse 3]
 
Eb
Half-life of my toxins
F                 Gm
Difficult to calculate
 
F Bb Eb Bb
 
            Eb
Stock up on gauze in case of accidents
F                        Bb
Try to keep my story straight
 
Bb F
 
Cm
Dozens like me
Eb          F                     Gm
Never quite free, filling out our dance cards
 
Bb
 
Cm
Mark my time on the wall
Eb         F                      Gm
Answer the call and listen to the slow parts
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