A Song That Never Comes
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[Verso 1]
C# Eb7
Listen to the emptiness
F# C#
Of the raindrops on the ground
Bbm
Beating out a rhythm
Eb7 G#
To a tune that can't be found
[Verso 2]
C# Eb7
Listen to my heart
F# C#
A-pounding, longing for the time
Bbm
When the melody of you returns
Eb7 G#
And once again, you're mine
[Refrão]
C# F# C#
But I'm waiting for a song that never comes
G# C# G#
(Waiting for a song to come)
C# C#7
Lost without a melody
F# G# G#7
That I can never hear
C#
Since you're gone
[Verso 3]
C# Eb7
Look how sad the carousel
F# C#
That turns with no one on
Bbm
And all the dappled ponies
Eb7 G#
Long for children who are gone
[Verso 4]
C# Eb7
Look into my mind
F# C#
It spins, and then it goes nowhere
Bbm
When first I think you're coming
Eb G#
Then I find that you're not there
[Refrão]
C# F# C#
But I'm waiting for a song that never comes
G# C# G#
(Waiting for a song to come)
C# C#7
Lost without a melody
F# G# G#7
That I can never hear
C#
Since you're gone
Middle
E
I'm waiting for a summer day
F# C#
In the middle of the fall
E
Hoping that you're coming back
F# G#
When I know you're never coming back at all
[Refrão]
C# F# C#
I'm waiting for a song that never comes
G# C# G#
(Waiting for a song to come)
C# F# C#
Yes, I'm waiting for a song that never comes
G# C# G#
(Waiting for a song to come)
C# F# C#
Well, I'm waiting for a song that never comes
G# C# G#
(Waiting for a song to come) ...
How to play A Song That Never Comes
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 C#. 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.