Altar
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[Verso 1]
C Em
Shame had kept me frozen
Bm
The path already chosen
C
Just whether I chose to align
C Em
I watched my life unfolding
Bm
Watched it start eroding
C
Had to learn to dream and die
[Refrão]
C
With nothing left to offer
Em
I'm standing at the altar
Bm C
Of mother, father, daughter
Awaiting time
C Em
I couldn't watch her suffer
Bm
I know I should've called her
C
I'm sorry that I chose to hide
[Verso 2]
C Em
Always heavyhearted
The loved ones gone departed
Bm C
Angels circle in the sky
C Em
I call out for them often
Bm
See them in the garden
C
Search for them in dreams and signs
[Refrão]
C
With nothing left to offer
Em
I'm standing at the altar
Bm C
Of mother, father, daughter
Awaiting time
C Em
I couldn't watch her suffer
I know I should've called her
Bm C
I'm sorry that I chose to hide
Outro
Em
To dream and die
Bm
To dream and die
C
To dream and die
Em
Dream and die
Bm
To dream and die
C
To dream and die
How to play Altar
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.