Afterglow
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C# F#
Here I am, lost in the light of the moon
C#
that comes through my window
F#
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divides
C# B F#
the thorns from the roses It's you and the roses
A# G# A# F#
C# B F# C#
Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
B F# C#
Heal me from all this sorrow As I let you go
B F#
I will find my way when I see your eyes
C# G# A# F# C#
Now I'm living in your afterglow
C# F#
Here I am, lost in the ashes of time,
C#
but who owns tomorrow?
C# F#
In between the longing to hold you again
C# B F#
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
A# G# A# F#
My mind drifts away, we only have today
C# B F# C#
Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
C# B F#
Heal me from all this sorrow
C# B
As I let you go I will find my way
F# B F#
I will sacrifice 'til that blinding day when I see your eyes
C# G# A# F#
Now I'm LIVINNNNG!!!!! in your afterglowwwwwwwwww!!!
D# A# D# A# G#
When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go
{yodelling chords: C# G# F# C# repeated twice}
C# B F# C#
Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
B F# C#
Heal me from all this sorrow As I let you go
B F#
I will find my way, I will sacrifice
C# G# A# F#
Now I'm living in your afterglow
C# F#
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divides
C#
the thorns from the roses
B F#
It's you who is closest
How to play Afterglow
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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.