Arctica
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Intro: C#m7 B F#m C#m C#m/B A G#m G#
Bbm G#
hunter of unborn stars
F# Bbm
apart from the light that we all are
D#m F Bbm
covered in darkened clouds of self concern
Bbm G#
what a silly boy I've been
F# Bbm
engaged in a war noone can win
D#m F
now that the dust has settled
F# G#
I regret everything and
Chorus:
C#m B F#m C#m
lighten up a secret I forgot
A B F# G#
remind me of my own true love
C#m B F#m C#m
take me in and never let me go
A B F# G#
caress me with your blissful wonder
Bbm G#
taster of bone and skin
F# Bbm
enemy's enemy within
D#m F Bbm
unable to embrace failure of mine
Bbm G#
what a handsome boy you are
F# Bbm
a miracle shines through your torn heart
D#m F
I ask you to start again
F# G#
please forgive me everything and
Chorus
Intro
Bbm G# F# Bbm
lighten up a secret I forgot
D#m F Bbm
remind me of my own true love
Bbm G# F# Bbm G#
take me in and never let me go
D#m F C#
caress me with your blissful wonder
Fm Bbm Fm/C C# D#m Fm F#
and I wonder, and I wonder, and I wonder, and I wonder
Bbm Fm/C
sated but never quite satisfied
C# D#m
oceans are dying of thirst
Fm F# G# Bbm
this iceland is melting its tears reunite with its source
How to play Arctica
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#m7. 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.