Beth (rest) - Bon Iver

Beth (rest)

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(Capo 2)
 
Intro: G C C Em C
 
G
Errant heat to the star
C
And the rain let in
C Em C
The hawser rolls, the vessel's whole and Christ, it's thin
 
D G
Well I'd know that you'd offer
D C
Would reveal it, though it's soft and flat
Em
Won't repeat it, cull and coffer's that
G Am
For the soffit, hang this homeward
 
Em
Pry it open with your love
D C
Sending lost and alone standing offers
 
G
It is steep, it is stone
C
Such recovery
C Em C
From the daily press, the deepest nest, in keeper's keep
 
G
All the news at the door
C
Such a revelry
C Em C
Well, it's hocked inside of everything you said to me
 
D G
It was found what we orphaned
D C
Didn't mention it would serve us picked
Em
Said your love is known
G
I'm standing up on it
Am
Aren't we married?
 
Em
I ain't living in the dark no more
D C
It's not a promise, I'm just gonna call it
 
C
Heavy mitted love
G
Our love is a star
C
Sure some hazardry
C Em C
For the light before and after most indefinitely

How to play Beth (rest)

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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.

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