Buried Beneath
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[(Intro) ]
Em C Am C (You can add a D between the C and Em if you like that better)
(Verse 1)
Em C A
My eyes have adjusted to dark and so is my heart
Am Em
The weight of the world has covered me
C
I'm in over my head
A
Am I living or dead
C A
Can anyone hear me calling out
Am
I'm calling out
[Refrão]
Em C
Finally breaking so where are you now
A
It's been such a long time
C
But I've tried to live without
Em C
I'm suffocating I need you to breathe
A
So reach down and pull me up
C Em C A C Em
Pull me up before I am buried beneath
(Verse 2)
Em C
I built this house on the shore
A
All I want was more
Am Em
But I felt the sand start shifting
C
I saw the cracks in the walls
A
I painted over them all
C D A
I tried my best to just ignore
C
I can't ignore
[Refrão]
Em C
Finally breaking so where are you now
A
It's been such a long time
C
But I've tried to live without
Em C
I'm suffocating I need you to breathe
A
So reach down and pull me up
C Em C A C
Pull me up before I am buried beneath
(Bridge)
C D
I Thought I was climbing out
C#
But it's dragging me down
C Em
What's hidden here with me
F#m
Thought I was alone
Em C
But it pulls me deeper now
D
I can't escape
[Refrão]
Em C
Finally breaking so where are you now
A
It's been such a long time
C
But I've tried to live without
Em C
I'm suffocating I need you to breathe
A
So reach down and pull me up
C Em C A C (4x)
Pull me up before I am buried beneath
End with Em
How to play Buried Beneath
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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.