Burning In Teh Sky
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Am G Dm
You've stayed too long upon this mountain
Am G D
It's time you journey to the sea
Am G Dm
Sometimes to trust in your false comfort
Am G D E/G#
Is easier than trusting me
A E/A B/A A E/A Bm/A C#m/A D E/G#
Some men only believe in what their eyes can see
A E/A B/A A E/A Bm/A C#m/A D
Some men only believe in what their minds conceive
Dm A/C#
But believings like conceiving
G
This child that were receiving
D/F#
A gift beyond our reason
Dm Em
Its more of what we need, and less of what we know
FMaj G#m
It calls not to our mind, but cries out to our soul
Am G/B C
That mountains burning in the sky
F Gsus
To the heart of heaven
Am G/B C
Without the fire well never fly
F Gsus
To the heart of heaven
Am G/B C
Can you hear Gods holy cry
F Gsus
From the heart of heaven
Am G/B
Lay it all down, lay it all down
C F Gsus
Lay it all down, for the heart of heaven
How to play Burning In Teh Sky
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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.