Before Us
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Intro: D
[Verso 1]
A
I'm surprised, staring at the knives
Em D
Lying silent in the drawer
A
I hear the front door ring in my guitar
Em D
Empty up against the wall
[Refrão]
A
Alone with the people who have come before
G A
Alone with the people who have come before
Em G D
Alone with the people who have come before us
A
I'm high for the people who have come before
G A
I'm high for the people who have come before
Em G D
I'm high for the people who have come before us
[Verso 2]
A
I remember when wars would end
Em D
Remember when wars would end?
A
Now when something's dead, now when something's dead
Em D
We try to kill it again
[Refrão]
A
Alone with the people who have come before
G A
Alone with the people who have come before
Em G D
Alone with the people who have come before us
How to play Before Us
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 D. 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.