Awoken
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Intro
G C G Em C G Am G Em C
Oooo...
Verse
G C G
I want the air I breathed,
Em C
I want that heart that beats,
G C G
I want the best of me,
Em C
I want to rest in peace,
[Refrão]G C G
I know I said tomorrow will be better than today.
C G
I guess I'm just beginning to learn the way,
C Am
I know I said tomorrow will be better than today.
G C G C G
I guess I'm just beginning to learn (*start strumming*) the way
Em C
Verse
G C G
I feel a dawn in me,
Em C
A tired man awoke,
G C G D
An oppor-tu-nity,
Em C
To live the words I spoken,
[Refrão]G C G
I know I said tomorrow I'll be better than today,
C G
I guess I'm just beginning to learn the way,
C G
I know I said tomorrow will be better than today,
C G C
I guess I'm just beginning to learn the way...
Solo
(continue singing 'away' to your hearts contempt)
G C G C
Verse
G C G D
So here's my chance to say,
Em C G
I'm sorry for my bold ways,
C G D
I feel like two different men,
Em C
The one who tries, the one who fails,
Again and again,
[Refrão]G C G
I know I said tomorrow will be better than today,
C
I guess I'm just beginning to learn the way,
G C G
I know I said tomorrow will be better than today,
C G
I guess I'm just beginning to learn the way.
(picking the Ooooos again, have fun with the 7ths)
Solo
G Em C G Em C G
How to play Awoken
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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.