Augustine
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[Verse 1]
G
Oh my God
What have I done
C G
Chasing some mirage in my Mojave sun
C
Don't say every chance is lost,
G
Please don't say anything at all
[Verse 2]
G
In sand and thorns
I'm walking forth
C G
Bare and blinking as the day that I was born
C
Bells in spires of China white
G
Ring for an Augustine tonight
[Verse 3]
G C G
Oh now, I'm breaking down, breaking down
C Em
Oh now, I'm breaking down, breaking down
D
Oh now, I'm breaking down
G
Oh let me be
C G
Let me be your Augustine
[Verse 4]
G
Lead me now
I understand
C G
Faith is both the prison and the open hand
C
Bells on low on high
G
Will you ring for Augustine tonight
[Verse 5]
G C G
Oh now, I'm breaking down, breaking down
C Em
Oh now, I'm breaking down, breaking down
D
Oh now, I'm breaking down
C
Every illusion in between
G Em
All the lies that I have seen
D G
Oh let me be your Augustine
[Outro]
G
How to play Augustine
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 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.