Before The Dawn
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Intro: Em Am D B7
Em Am B7 Em
Em Am D B7
Before the dawn, I hear you whisper
Em Am B7 Em
In your sleep Don't let the morning take him
Em Am D B7
Outside the birds begin to call
Em Am B7 Em
As if to summon up my leaving
[Refrão]
C G E7 Am
It's been a lifetime since I found someone
C D
Since I found someone who would stay
C G E7 Am
I've waited too long, and now you're leaving
C G B7
Please don't take it all away
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C G E7 Am
It's been a lifetime since I found someone
C D
Since I found someone who would stay
C G E7 Am
I've waited too long, and now you're leaving
C G B7
Please don't take it all away
Em Am D B7
Before the dawn, I hear you whisper
Em Am B7 Em
In your sleep Don't let the morning take him
How to play Before The Dawn
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.