April Skies
View chords used in this chart
tuning: all strings 1/2 step down (Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb)
E E A
Hey honey whatcha trying to say
A B
As I stand here don't you walk away
A E
And the world comes tumbling down
E A
Hand in hand in a violent life
A B
Making love on the edge of a knife
A E
And the world comes tumbling down
A
And it's hard for me to say
E
And it's hard for me to stay
A
I'm going down to be by myself
E
I'm going back for the good of my health
B
And there's one thing I couldn't do
A
Sacrifice myself to you
E
Sacrifice
(solo)
E A E A B A E
E
Hey baby I just can't see
A
Just what you mean to me
E
I take my hand and I fake my words
A
I'm just your long-time curse
B A
And if you walk away I can't take it
E
But that's the way that you are
A
And that's the things that you say
E
And now you've gone too far
A
With all things you say
B
Get back to where you come from
A
I can't help it
E
Under the April skies
A
Under the April sky
E
Under the April sun
A
Under the April sky
E
ooh-ooh-oooh
A
ooh-ooh-oooh
E
ooh-ooh-oooh
A
ooh-ooh-oooh
E
Under the April sun
A
Under the April sun
E
Under the April sky
A
Under the April sun
E A
Under the April sky
E
Sun grows cold, sky gets black
A
And you broke me up and now you won't come back
E
Shaking hand, life is dead
A
And a broken heart and a screaming head
E
Hey hey
A
Under the April skies
E
Under the April sun
A B A
Under the April sky
E
Under the April sky
How to play April Skies
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 Eb. 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.