Ashes Ashes
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Intro: G C5
G C5
The sun is bleeding and the ash is snowing
Em C
In the distance the fire is growing
G C5
The trees are shrinking and your heart is sinking
Em C
Yet you've never felt more alive
Em C G Em C G
Bloody sunset you remind me of when the clouds hung in fear
C G C C5
And when I didn't know I could be the very same person I want to be
C C5
With the sun as red as it wants to be
G C5
The smoke is all consuming, the air of sadness looming
Em C
Orange and red lick up the sky
G C5
Your footprints pick up dust mites and you might not always feel right
Em C
Yet you know you're alive
Em C G Em C G
Bloody sunset you remind me of when the clouds hung in fear
C G C C5
And when I didn't know I could be the very same person I want to be
C C5
With the sun as red as it wants to be
Em G
Ashes, ashes we fall and float away
Em G
Ashes, ashes come take my fears away
Em G
Ashes, ashes we fall and float away
Em G
Ashes, ashes come take my fears away
Em C G Em C G
Bloody sunset you remind me of when the clouds hung in fear
C G C C5
And when I didn't know I could be the very same person I want to be
C C5
With the sun as red as it wants to be
Em G
Ashes, ashes we fall and float away
Em G
Ashes, ashes you've taken my fears away
Em C5
Ashes, Ashes you're but a memory
G
Of that not-so-gray day
Outro: C C5 C G
How to play Ashes Ashes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.