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Living On The Ceiling

Blancmange

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Living On The Ceiling by Blancmange in the key of C

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

Intro
Csus4 C  Csus4 C Csus4 C  Csus4 C

Verse
You Csus4Keep Me RunningC Round And Round,
Well Csus4That's Alright WithC Me,
Csus4Up And Down, I'mC Up The Wall,
I'm Csus4Up The BloodyC Tree.
Csus4That's Alright WithC Me,
Yeah, Csus4That's Alright WithC Me,
Well, It Csus4Feels Alright ToC Me,
Yeah, It Csus4Looks Alright ToC Me.

Chorus
G  And, I'm So Tall, I'm So Tall,
You Csus4Raise Me AndC Then You Let MCsus4e Fall.C​
G  And I'm So Small, I'm So Small,
Csus4Wrap Me Round YourC FingeCsus4r,    See CMe Fall, Here We Go

Riff 1
  C        A#  C       C#  C        A#  C

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|0-1-3-1-0-4|------4---|0-1-3-1-0--|0 --------|  X 2
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Riff 2
  G     F    G     F    C          C#  C

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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 CKeep Me Running RoundA# And Round,
Well CThat's Alright With MeA#,
CNothing, Nothing, Nothing'sA# Gonna
C  Step In My Way.     A#​
CLiving On The CeA#iling,
C  No More Room DownA# There.
CThings Fall In Place,
You A#Got The CJoke, Fall Into Place.

Chorus
G  And I'm So Tall, I'm So Tall,
You Csus4Raise Me AndC Then You Let MCsus4e Fall.C​
G  And I'm So Small, I'm So Small,
Csus4Wrap Me Round YourC FingeCsus4r,    See CMe Fall, Here We Go

Riff 1
  C        A#  C       C#  C        A#  C

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|0-1-3-1-0-4|------4---|0-1-3-1-0--|0 --------|  X 2
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Riff 2
  G     F    G     F    C          C#  C

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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 CKeep Me Running Round A#And Round,
Well CThat's Alright With MeA#,
CUp And Down, I'm UpA# The Wall,
I'm CUp The Bloody Tree.A#​
CHiding From Your QueA#stions,
CQuestions You Won't Ask.A#​
C"Why Am I Up The Tree?"A# You Say,
C"Why Are You Down There?" IA# Say

Chorus
G  And I'm So Tall, I'm So Tall,
You Csus4Raise Me AndC Then You Let MCsus4e Fall.C​
G  And I'm So Small, I'm So Small,
Csus4Wrap Me Round YourC FingeCsus4r,    See CMe Fall, Hey

Riff 1
(Repeat To Fade)

  C        A#  C       C#  C        A#  C

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|0-1-3-1-0-4|------4---|0-1-3-1-0--|0 --------|  X 2
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Also available in: B (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Living On The Ceiling?

The chords for Living On The Ceiling are: Csus4, C, G, A#, C#, F

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: Csus4, C, G, A#, C#, F

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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