Tabs
Song: Skyscraper
Intro
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Verse
E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E
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E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E
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Chorus
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Verse
E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E E MajorE E
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Chorus
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Skyscraper tab
Skyscraper is a ballad from Demi Lovato’s 2011 album “Unbroken”. It was the first single from that album. Demi has stated that the song represents the emotional journey she had been on the previous year with personal struggles and treatment. Skyscraper was originally recorded during a problematic period for her. It was later re-recorded after she had been to a treatment facility to deal with her personal problems, but in the end she kept the original recording for the album. The song has received very positive reviews thanks to the inspirational lyrics and Demi’s vocal performance. When playing these guitar tabs keep in mind that it is a passionate song where Demi/the singer gains more strength throughout the song. Try to reflect that in your guitar playing.
Demi Lovato’s “Skyscraper” was written by Toby Gad, Lindy Robbins and Kerli Koiv. The song is inspired by a picture of the apocalypse where the world is in ruins but in the middle of all the ruins and rubble there is one single skyscraper standing tall. Skyscraper and the accompanying music video has won several awards including Teen Choice Award and Youth Rock Awards.
Other versions of Skyscraper
Alternative guitar chords and tabs for Skyscraper ukulele by Demi Lovato
