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The Glittering Prize

John Waite

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Glittering Prize by John Waite

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1990s Genre: Rock Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
John Waite - The Glittering Prize

Intro
E A E A

Verse
There's A ESilent Movie Running Off Its Reel Inside My Mind
As I ATry To Fall Asleep Tonight On Prescription Lullabies
In The EDarkness There's A Doorway That Leads Me Back To AYou Forever
BBut These Days There's C#mOnly BYou And AI In PhotographsE​
BAmbitions And C#mDreams We've Shared Now I AWonder Who Has Got The BLast Laugh

Chorus
Cause EI Know You're BCrying And C#mYou Know I'm ACold Inside
Got ENo ExpecBtations For My C#mPride As I AReach For That Glittering EPrizeA​

Verse 2
I ReEmember On Our Wedding Day Looking Back At You
Our AEyes Met And We Said Goodbye As We Both Said I Do
EDidn't I Make A Promise Baby I Would Stand By AYou Forever
BBut Sometimes The C#mBest-Laid BPlans AFlare Up And Blow Away E​
BAnd Fairytale C#mLogic Comes ASweeps Your Heart Your BSoul Your World Away

Chorus 2
Cause EI Know You're BCrying And C#mYou Know I'm ACold Inside
And EI'm Tired Of BLiving With That C#mLie A​
And ENow Time Is BFlying And C#mYou Know I AMiss That Fire
But EI Feel For AYou I've Got DeC#msire So I AReach For That Glittering Prize

Bridge
No F#mDoll's House Dreams Or ValentinesD Just The Future At The EDoor
Just F#mLeaving Trains And Empty Rooms
A Broken DBand Of Gold Cause Love Don't BLive Here Anymore

Solo
E A E A

Bridge 2
BAnd Some Nights I'll C#mCome And See YouA And I Know You'll Let Me In
BTwo Strangers In C#mSilence Now Cause AYou Know In Love We Could Never Win

Chorus 3
Cause EI Know You're BCrying And C#mYou Know I'm ACold Inside
And EI'm Tired Of BLiving With That C#mLie These ADays
Cos ENow Time Is BFlying And C#mYou Know I AMiss That Fire
Cos EI Feel For AYou I've Got DesiC#mre Baby Baby AIn My World
In My World ToEnight (In Your World ToBnight)
Reach For That Glittering Prize (In My World)E​
That's All I Ever Seemed To Do (In Your World ToAnight)
Was Reach For The Glittering Prize (In My World) E​
I Lost Myself When I Lost You (In Your World ToAnight)
As I Reached For That Glittering Prize (In My World) E​
And I Hope That All Your Dreams Come True (In Your World ToAnight)
When You Reach For That Glittering Prize (In My World) EIn Your World In My World Tonight
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Glittering Prize?

The chords for The Glittering Prize are: E, A, B, C#m, F#m, D

What is the original key of The Glittering Prize?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing The Glittering Prize?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play The Glittering Prize in another key?

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

Can The Glittering Prize be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Glittering Prize on ukulele?

Chord The Glittering Prize can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Glittering Prize?

The Glittering Prize uses 6 chords: E, A, B, C#m, F#m, D

What is the easiest way to play The Glittering Prize?

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 The Glittering Prize released in?

The Glittering Prize was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Glittering Prize?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Glittering Prize 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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