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Living On The Ceiling

Blancmange

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Living On The Ceiling by Blancmange

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Living On The Ceiling - Blancmange  (1982)

Intro
Bsus4 B  Bsus4 B Bsus4 B  Bsus4 B

Verse
You Bsus4Keep Me RunningB Round And Round,
Well Bsus4That's Alright WithB Me,
Bsus4Up And Down, I'mB Up The Wall,
I'm Bsus4Up The BloodyB Tree.
Bsus4That's Alright WithB Me,
Yeah, Bsus4That's Alright WithB Me,
Well, It Bsus4Feels Alright ToB Me,
Yeah, It Bsus4Looks Alright ToB Me.

Chorus
F#  And, I'm So Tall, I'm So Tall,
You Bsus4Raise Me AndB Then You Let MBsus4e Fall.B​
F#  And I'm So Small, I'm So Small,
Bsus4Wrap Me Round YourB FingeBsus4r,    See BMe Fall, Here We Go

Riff 1
  B        A  B       C  B        A  B

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Riff 2
  F#     E    F#     E    B          C  B

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|7-5-7-5-7--|7-5-7-5-7--|--0-1-3-1-0--|0---------|    X 2
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Verse
You BKeep Me Running RoundA And Round,
Well BThat's Alright With MeA,
BNothing, Nothing, Nothing'sA Gonna
B  Step In My Way.     A​
BLiving On The CeAiling,
B  No More Room DownA There.
BThings Fall In Place,
You AGot TheB Joke, Fall Into Place.

Chorus
F#  And I'm So Tall, I'm So Tall,
You Bsus4Raise Me AndB Then You Let MBsus4e Fall.B​
F#  And I'm So Small, I'm So Small,
Bsus4Wrap Me Round YourB FingeBsus4r,    See BMe Fall, Here We Go

Riff 1
  B        A  B       C  B        A  B

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Riff 2
  F#     E    F#     E    B          C  B

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|7-5-7-5-7--|7-5-7-5-7--|--0-1-3-1-0--|0---------|    X 2
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Verse
You BKeep Me Running Round AAnd Round,
Well BThat's Alright With MeA,
BUp And Down, I'm UpA The Wall,
I'm BUp The Bloody Tree.A​
BHiding From Your QueAstions,
BQuestions You Won't Ask.A​
B"Why Am I Up The Tree?"A You Say,
B"Why Are You Down There?" IA Say

Chorus
F#  And I'm So Tall, I'm So Tall,
You Bsus4Raise Me AndB Then You Let MBsus4e Fall.B​
F#  And I'm So Small, I'm So Small,
Bsus4Wrap Me Round YourB FingeBsus4r,    See BMe Fall, Hey

Riff 1
(Repeat To Fade)

  B        A  B       C  B        A  B

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FAQ

What are the chords for Living On The Ceiling?

The chords for Living On The Ceiling are: Bsus4, B, F#, A, C, E

What is the original key of Living On The Ceiling?

The original key is B.

What is the difficulty of playing Living On The Ceiling?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Living On The Ceiling in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Living On The Ceiling be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Living On The Ceiling on ukulele?

Chord Living On The Ceiling can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Living On The Ceiling?

Living On The Ceiling uses 6 chords: Bsus4, B, F#, A, C, E

What is the easiest way to play Living On The Ceiling?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Living On The Ceiling released in?

Living On The Ceiling was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Living On The Ceiling?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Living On The Ceiling to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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