Bitter Moon
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Intro: E
E
Grab me still. I'm too easily thrilled.
E
Tangled and young. My head is gone.
C#m A
What will do when all I do is set in front of moon and stars,
E
Just throw it all away.
E
E
Right from the start, my jumbled heart
C#m A
Just like a cawing crow, it leaps, bringing good time and luck
E
And throws it all away
E A
Hey, turn all the light on, this Bitter Moon is rising
E A
Hey, turn all the light on, this Bitter Moon is rising
E A
Hey, turn all the light on, this Bitter Moon is rising
E A
Hey, turn all the light on, this Bitter Moon is rising
E
All the people I'm loving, mixed and matched in a bubble.
E
Standing and stooping, bowing down at noon,
C#m A
I know and they know me and we wept our blackened hearts gold and clean,
E
And threw it all away.
E A
Hey, turn all the light on, this Bitter Moon is rising
E A
Hey, turn all the light on, this Bitter Moon is rising
E A
Hey, turn all the light on, this Bitter Moon is rising
E A
Hey, turn all the light on, this Bitter Moon is rising
E - A (REPEAT)
How to play Bitter Moon
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 E. 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.