Butterfly
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Intro: C#m E A F#m
Verse: 1
C#m
Nothing here is ever what it seems
C#m
Truth is stranger than a dream
C#m
When you see the unseen
B
Like a cocoon opening
B
Soon it's coming to an end
B
Truth is stranger than fiction
B
What has always been hidden
F#m
Will be opened
Pre-Chorus
A
And older things will pass away
B
Behold the weight of glory
C#m B
Unveiling
[Refrão]
C#m
Oh oh oh oh, Butterfly
C#m
Unfold the mystery
E
To rise up from the earth into the sky
E
On resurrected wings
A
Chrysaline
F#m C#m
All things are made new
Instrumental: C#m B C#m C#m
Verse: 2
C#m
I'm a worm, not a man
C#m
Take me to the garden
C#m
Bury me inside my skin
B
Lord, make me whole again
B
Wake me up in Spring
B
Leave behind worthless things
B
I'm rising with new wings
B
To you, Lord
Pre-Chorus:
F#m
I am free
A
And older things will pass away
B
Behold the weight of glory
C#m B
Is unveiling
[Refrão]
C#m
Oh oh oh oh, Butterfly
C#m
Unfold the mystery
E
To rise up from the earth into the sky
E
On resurrected wings
A
Chrysaline
F#m C#m B
All things are made new
Bridge
C#m
For you
E
Sing hallelu
A F#m C#m
For you
[Refrão]
C#m
Oh oh, Butterfly
C#m
Unfold the mystery
E
To rise up from the earth into the sky
E
On resurrected wings
A
Chrysaline
F#m C#m B
All things are made new
Outro
C#m
All for you, Lord
C#m
Sing Hallelu, hallelu
C#m
For you
C#m
Sing Hallelu, hallelu
How to play Butterfly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.