Ashes To Ashes
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( C C B B D D C# ) = play notes only
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C#|---------------------------------|
G#|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
b|---------------------------------|
F#|---x/6---6-5-5-5---x-8---8-7-----|
B|---------------------------------|
1 e + a 2 e + a 3 e + a 4 e + a
INTRO B * = B C D# E F# G A B ( B Dominant Phrygian)
B * | | | D Csus4 |
B * | | | G D C |
verse 1
Bm
Ravished from our paradise
Bm
A crack in the mirror
D Em
I know who's to blame
Bm
So full of life but paralyzed
Bm
Etched on my iris
D Em C Asus2 ( C C B B D D C# )
But I try not to think of it all...
verse 2
Bm
We swore to God in veritas
Bm
And burned our skin
D Em C-5
like it burned our souls
Bm
One dealt with grief by causing pain
Bm
She hid behind maple
D Em C Asus2 ( C C B B D D C# )
and built her own fortress of sound
Pre-Chorus 1
Bm
Hear this melody almost forgotten
Chorus
Bm
Hush, I've been waiting a lifetime to show you
D
You're returning to heaven
Em
Like dust to dust
Bm
I've been waiting forever to witness your fading
D C#m7/5-/E C
Like ashes to a - shes.
INTERLUDE 1
B * | | | D Em Csus4 |
verse 3
Bm
Forbidden dance on fragile skin
Bm D Em C
Why do you shine as I suffer in pain?
Bm
The greatest scars remain within
Bm D Em C Asus2 ( C C B B D D C# )
Leaving you now with a heart black as cardinal sin.
Pre-Chorus 2
Bm
Fear this melody almost forgotten
Chorus
Bm
Hush, I've been waiting a lifetime to show you
D
You're returning to heaven
Em
Like dust to dust
Bm
I've been waiting forever to witness your fading
D Cmaj7/E C
Like ashes to a - shes.
INTERLUDE 2 Bm * = B C D E F G A B ( B Locrian); Cm * = transposed
Bm * | | | C Bb |
Cm * | |
Bm * | |
(guitar solo)
Dm | | | Dm Eb Dm |
Dm | | Dm Cm | Eb |
Dm | | | Dm Cm Eb |
Dm | | Dm Cm Eb Dm | Fm Eb Fm |
Fm | | | Fm Eb Gb Fm |
Fm | | Fm E Eb | Dsus4 C#sus4 |
Bm | | | Bm Am C Bm |
FINAL Pre-Chorus
Bm Em7 F#m7 Gmaj7
Hate... my solution...
(I've been waiting a lifetime to show you)
Bm Em7 F#m7 Gmaj7 A
Fate.. An illusion.
I've been waiting to know..
FINAL Chorus 1
Bm
Hush, I've been waiting a lifetime to show you
D
You're returning to heaven
Em
Like dust to dust
Bm
I've been waiting forever to witness your fading
D Em F#m
Like ashes to a - shes.
FINAL Chorus 2
Bm
Hush, I've been waiting a lifetime to show you
D
You're returning to heaven
Em
Like dust to dust
Bm
I've been waiting forever to witness your fading
D Cmaj7/E C
Like ashes to a - shes.
OUTRO
D5 B5 B5
How to play Ashes To Ashes
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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.