Darrel Huish – Fiction In My Brain Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Darrel Huish – Fiction In My Brain Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsEmAmB7CDB

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This is Fiction In My Brain chords by Darrel Huish on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Em Em Em Em

[Verse 1]
Em                            Em
It’s just a fiction in my brain
Em                      Em
it’s just a fiction in my brain
Am                                          Am
that things can always stay the same
Em                                Em
that nothing’s ever gonna change
B7                                                    B7
we’ll always go on with the game
C            D            Em            Em
that’s just a fiction in my brain

[Verse 2]
Em                      Em
it’s just a stubbornness of mind
Em                      Em
it’s just a stubbornness of mind
Am                      Am
although it might be hard to find
Em            Em
there is a path to stay behind
B7            B7
midlife crisis not a crime
C            D                      Em
It’s just a stubbornness of mind

[Chorus]
Am Em Em
People move on people go that’s a fact
Am B7
after they’ve gone someone here wants them back

[Verse 3]
Em Em
Contradiction in my thoughts
Em Em
a contradiction in my thoughts
Am Am
this moment now is all we’ve got
Em Em
but plan for the future or you’re lost
B7
time’s illusion can’t be taught
C D Em
a contradiction in my thoughts

[Instrumental break]
Am Em Am B

[Verse 4]
Em                                Em
it’s just some words I like to say
Em                                          Em
it’s just some words I like to say
Am
I think I’ve only come halfway
Em                      Em
Let’s find a way to stay and play
B7                                          B7
can’t live forever but we may
C            D            Em            Em
it’s just some words I like to say

[Chorus]
Am                      Em                      Em
People move on people go that’s a fact
Am                      B7                      B7
after they’ve gone someone here wants them back

[Outro]
Em            Em
It’s just a fiction in my brain
Em            Em
hope we always will remain
Em Em
it’s just some words I like to say.
Em Em Em Em
I think i’ve only come halfway

How to play Fiction In My Brain: key, chords and progression

To play Fiction In My Brain by Darrel Huish, think in E minor (one sharp: F♯). It takes 6 chords: Em, Am, B7, C, D and B.

The progression the song keeps returning to is Em – Am – Em – B7 (i – iv – i – V7 in E minor). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
B7 chord on guitar (x21202)
B7B D♯ F♯ A
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
B chord on guitar (x24442)
BB D♯ F♯

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Fiction In My Brain chords: questions

What key is Fiction In My Brain in?

Fiction In My Brain by Darrel Huish is in the key of E minor (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Fiction In My Brain?

Fiction In My Brain uses 6 chords: Em, Am, B7, C, D, B.

What is the chord progression of Fiction In My Brain?

The main progression is Em – Am – Em – B7 (i – iv – i – V7).

Is Fiction In My Brain easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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