A Letter From Afar
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BbmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Bbm Db Absus2
Bbm Db Absus2
Bbm Db Absus2
Bbm Db Absus2
[Verse]
Bbm Db Absus2 Bbm
No joy in heaven although the sun may shine
Bbm Db Absus2 Bbm
I need the warmth of gin inside
Bbm Db Absus2 Bbm
I see the golden track blurred in sand and dust
Bbm Db Absus2
Where burnt out cars decay and rust
[Interlude]
Bbm Db Absus2
Bbm Db Absus2
[Verse]
Bbm Db Absus2 Bbm
No joy in heaven despite the glittering stars
Bbm Db Absus2
Their jagged shapes just tear my heart
Bbm Db Absus2 Bbm
Between the sand and stone the flowers of hope may grow
Bbm GbM7 Absus2
Then trodden on by commandos
[Chorus]
Bbm GbM7 Absus2
Chanting these words out like a prayer (A letter from afar)
Bbm GbM7 Absus2
Hoping someone’s listening up there (A letter from afar)
[Instr]
Bbm GbM7 Absus2
Bbm GbM7 Absus2
F
F Ebm F
F Ebm F
[Chorus]
Bbm GbM7 Ab
Chanting these words out like a prayer (A letter from afar)
Bbm GbM7 Absus2
Hoping someone’s listening up there (A letter from afar)
Bbm GbM7 Ab
Reach for a face that isn’t there (A letter from afar)
Bbm GbM7 Ab
Fooled by my mind again I fear (A letter from afar)
Bbm GbM7 Ab
Too much is not enough (A letter from afar)
Bbm GbM7 Ab Bbm
Fall in to............
How to play A Letter From Afar
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.