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Intro:
 
Em A Em
G Am B5
 
C D Em
C D Em
 
G Am B5
 
Em11
 
(A Smell From The Well)
 
E
 
[Verso 1]
E G#
The thick brown smoke emerging from the well
Bm C# F#m A
Coming with that dirty fermented egg smell
G
Seems possessed from here, and there and everywhere
Dm E A
Like an underground abandoned prison cell
 
D
Dont cross the line!
C
Go away!
 
TURN BACK!
 
E
 
[Verso 2]
E G#
The well is now hot as a volcano
Bm C# F#m A
The air seems as cold as the ground of Pluto
G
Despite your wish your kids will be raised in hell
Dm E A A7
For now turn your back and dont look at the well
 
D Dm A
But the smell of the dead strike your nerves
D Dm A
And your lungs turn grey, theyre rottin
D E F#dim7
The air you breathe goes to that dead end curve
D E A Bdim Dm Am
Lifes a rumble with those smoking holes
 
A Em
(humming)

How to play Broken

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Em. 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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