Against The Gates
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Intro: D
[Verso 1]
D A
You look like Jesus with your hair like that
Em G
I wanna keep you in my bed so bad
D A Em G
Trace my body till you really know me
D A
I'm hearing angels sing around my head
Em G
I'm memorizing how your silhouette
D A Em G
Moves around the room, just put it on me
[Pré-Refrão]
D A Em
Ah, stars are falling out of my eyes
G D
Hate to always say it's a sign
A Em G
But I, oh, I know it is this time
[Refrão]
D A
I'm the closest to God I think I've ever been
Em G
When you push me up against the gates of Heaven
D A
When they say it's a sin, let's kiss in front of them
Em G
If we go to Hell, at least we'll be together
D A
Down on my knees like a prayer to your love
Em G
You're my religion, I worship your tongue
D A
And I'm born again
Em G
When you push me up against the gates of Heaven
[Verso 2]
D A
Take off my clothes and take my shame away
Em G
Look in your eyes and I can see my face
D A Em
I must be beautiful the way you're staring
G
Just looking at me
D A
You touch my flaws and you don't even know
Em G
And if you have them too, they never show
D A Em G
Hold me until I have no imperfections
[Pré-Refrão]
D A Em
Ah, stars are falling out of my eyes
G D
Hate to always say it's a sign
A Em G
But I, oh, I know it is this time
[Refrão]
D A
I'm the closest to God I think I've ever been
Em G
When you push me up against the gates of Heaven
D A
When they say it's a sin, let's kiss in front of them
Em G
If we go to Hell, at least we'll be together
D A
Down on my knees like a prayer to your love
Em G
You're my religion, I worship your tongue
D A
And I'm born again
Em G
When you push me up against the gates of Heaven
Outro:
D A
Push me up against the gates
Em G
Push me up against the gates
D A
Push me up against the gates
Em G
Push me up against the gates
D A Em
When you push me up, you push me against the gates
Push me up against the gates
G
When you push me up, you push me against the gates
Push me up against the gates
D A Em
When you push me up, you push me against the gates
Push me up against the gates
G
When you push me up, you push me against the gates
How to play Against The Gates
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.