Box Around The Sun
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Intro: Am Em G D (x2)
Verse
Am Em G D
I was just barely holding on trying to keep on
Am Em G D
I saw no signs of anyone, box built around the sun
Am Em G D
I thought to sleep the day away but dreams were as dark as the night's way
Am Em G D
How did you hear the drop of my tear you just saw the fear
[Refrão]C G
You were there for the waking, my soul was sleeping
Am G
You woke me shaking every piece of me
C G Am
You took me under, eyes wide to you with wonder
G
Built me a heart strong, carry me on
Verse
Am Em G D
We find light down every road we take, feet never seem to break
Am Em G D
Unable to feel unstable and you carry me all the way (all the way)
Am Em G
I see comfort in your ways, keeping me safe for the days
D D
oh oh, oh oh
Am G D D
Your presence gives me joy alone, never do I face the world alone (alone)
[Refrão]C G
You were there for the waking, my soul was sleeping
Am G
You woke me shaking every piece of me
C G Am
You took me under, eyes wide to you with wonder
G
Built me a heart strong, carry me on and on
Interlude
Am Em G D
Bridge
C
Put away the days,
G
when no matter was what I chased,
Am G
when love had no space to live
C
This world we built,
G
is long passed failed
Am G
my hands cannot hold on to a shield
C G
my hands cannot hold on to a shield, shield
Am G
my hands cannot hold on to a shield, shield
C G
opened up what I had sealed, sealed
Am G
opened up what I had sealed, sealed
[Refrão]C G
You were there for the waking, my soul was sleeping
Am G
You woke me shaking every piece of me
C G Am
You took me under, eyes wide to you with wonder
G
Built me a heart strong, carry me on and on
How to play Box Around The Sun
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.