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Safe

David Bowie

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Safe by David Bowie

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: Rock Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Note: Bass Notes In The Slash Chords Are Played By The Bass In The Recording.
They Are Not Necessary But Maybe Try Them Out If Playing Solo Guitar.

Intro
E D E

Verse 1
DFrozen To The Glass Again
E6  Out Of Our E7Skins Again
EmCold I Am, TF#monight I Am
GmTomorrow's Am/FReally Bbm/EOn My C/DMind E7     E7   E7​
DSure To Think Of From Now On
The EThings Will Move More Slowly
But EmThin Is Thin And F#mChances Slim
And GmSometimes Am/FWe All Bbm/EHave Those C/DDreams

Chorus
Bb/CSafe  Bb    Bb/G     Bb/FIn This ESkyline
BbSafBb/Ae,   Bb/G   Woah, Bb/FWoah, Woah, EWoah, Woah, Woah
BbSafBb/Ae    Bb/G     Bb/FIn This ESkyline
BbSafBb/Ae,   Bb/G   Woah, Bb/FWoah, Woah, EWoah, Woah, Woah
In This GmSkyline E​

Verse 2
DThe Past, It Almost Shimmers Now
All We E6Needed, All We E7Wished For
But EmHere I Am And F#mSafe Am I
GmTrusting Am/FIn An Bbm/EEndless C/DSky

Chorus
BbSafBb/Ae    Bb/G     Bb/FIn This ESkyline
BbSafBb/Ae,   Bb/G   Woah, Bb/FWoah, Woah, EWoah, Woah, Woah
BbSafBb/Ae    Bb/G     Bb/FIn This ESkyline
BbSafBb/Ae,   Bb/G   Woah, Bb/FWoah, Woah, EWoah, Woah, Woah
In This GmSkyline
BbSkyline
CSkyline
ESkyline    D  E​

Verse 3
DAre Things Getting Better Now?
E6Are Things Getting E7Worse?
But I'm EmStanding In The SuF#mnshine
And It GmLifts My Am/FHeart And Bbm/EFeeds My C/DMind

Chorus
BbSafBb/Ae    Bb/G     Bb/FIn This ESkyline
BbSafBb/Ae,   Bb/G   Woah, Bb/FWoah, Woah, EWoah, Woah, Woah
BbSafBb/Ae    Bb/G     Bb/FIn This ESkyline
BbSafBb/Ae,   Bb/G   Woah, Bb/FWoah, Woah, EWoah, Woah, Woah
GmSkyline
BbSkyline
CSkyline
ESkylinGme
BbSkyline
CSkyline
ESkylinGme    
(Repeat To Fade)
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Safe?

The chords for Safe are: E, D, E6, E7, Em, F#m, Gm, Am/F, Bbm/E, C/D, Bb/C, Bb

What is the original key of Safe?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Safe?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Safe in another key?

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

Can Safe be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Safe on ukulele?

Chord Safe can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Safe?

Safe uses 12 chords: E, D, E6, E7, Em, F#m, Gm, Am/F, Bbm/E, C/D, Bb/C, Bb

What is the easiest way to play Safe?

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 Safe released in?

Safe was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Safe?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Safe 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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