Anthem of our dying day
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Intro: F# D E F# Dm
F#
The stars will cry
D
The blackest tears tonight
F#
And this is the moment that I live for
D
I can smell the ocean air
F#
And here I am
D
Pouring my heart onto these rooftops
F#
Just a ghost to the world
D
That's exactly
A
Exactly what I need
E
From up here the city lights burn
F#
Like a thousand miles of fire
C#
And I'm here to sing this anthem
Of our dying day
D
For a second I wish the tide
F#
Would swallow every inch of this city
D
As you gasp for air tonight
F#
I'd scream this song right in your face
D
If you were here
F#
I swear I won't miss a beat
D
Cause I never
A
Never have before
E
From up here the city lights burn
F#
Like a thousand miles of fire
C#
And I'm here to sing this anthem
D F#
Of our dying day
F#
Of our dying day
Of our dying day
Of our dying!
D
For a second I wish the tide
F#
Would swallow every inch of this city
D
And you gasp for air tonight!
A E
From up here the city lights burn
F#
Like a thousand miles of fire
C#m
And I'm here to sing this anthem
D A
Of our dying day
E
From up here the city lights burn
F#
Like a thousand miles of fire
C#m
And I'm here to sing this anthem
D A
Of our dying day
E
From up here the city lights burn
F#
Like a thousand miles of fire
C#m
And I'm here to sing this anthem
D F#
Of our dying day
D F#
Our dying day
Of our dying!
How to play Anthem of our dying day
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.