Before the Dawn
View chords used in this chart
Intro :
Fm Bbm D# C7 C
Fm Bbm C7 Fm
Song :
[Fm]Before the [Bbm]dawn, [D#]I hear you [C7]whis[C]per
[Fm]In your [Bbm]sleep "Don't [C7]let the morning [Fm]take him"
[Fm]Outside the [Bbm]birds begin to [C7]call[C]
[Fm]As if to [Bbm]summon [C7]up my [Fm]leaving
[C#]It's been a [Fm]lifetime [C#]since I found [Bbm]someone
Since I found [C7]someone who would [D#]stay
[C#]I've waited too [Fm]long, [C#]and now you're [Bbm]leaving
Please don't [C7]take it all away
(Intro sequence again)
[C#]It's been a [Fm]lifetime [C#]since I found [Bbm]someone
Since I found [C7]someone who would [D#]stay
[C#]I've waited too [Fm]long, [C#]and now you're [Bbm]leaving
Please don't [C7]take it all away
[Fm]Before the [Bbm]dawn, [D#]I hear you [C7]whis[C]per
[Fm]In your [Bbm]sleep "Don't [C7]let the morning [Fm]take him"
How to play Before the Dawn
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 Fm. 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.