Behind The Gates
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C# C/C#
This is mine
Bbm
I deserve it
I am to blame
F# C#
For this open wound in my side
C/C#
Come to ground
Bbm
Did I break us
I am ashamed
F# Am
And I fear you've gone this time
G# F#
I fear you've gone this time
A
Lead us back
E
To the light
B C#m
I can't feel you in the dark night
A
Take me back
E
Into your life
B
I'm nothing without you
C# C/C#
Not a sound
Bbm
But a heartbeat
F# C#
And your silence is raging out of control
C/C#
In my dark
Bbm
There's a white thread
F# Am
And I'm pleading no don't let me go
G# F#
Please don't let me go
A
Lead us back
E
To the light
B C#m
I can't feel you in the dark night
A
Take me back
E
Into your life
B
I'm nothing without you
A
Lead us back
E
To the light
B C#m
I can't feel you in the dark night
A
Take me back
E
Into your life
B
I'm nothing without you
C#m
Forget the sticks and stones
G#
For the broken bones
F#
I've got blood on my knees
G#
It meant nothing to me
C#m
I've got sins to pay
G#
Hands up I lost my way
F#
It meant nothing to me
B
Please
A
Lead us back
E
To the light
B C#m
I can't feel you in the dark night
A
Take me back
E
Into your life
B
I'm nothing without you
A
Lead us back
E
To the light
B C#m
I can't feel you in the dark night
A
Take me back
E
Into your life
B
I'm nothing without you
A E B C#m
A E B
A
How to play Behind The Gates
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 C#. 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.