View chords used in this chart
intro
Em G
|------------------0---0-0-----|------------------3---3-3-----|
|------------------0---0-0-----|------------------3---3-3-----|
|------------------0---0-0-----|------------------0---0-0-----| play 2x
|-----2-0----------2---2-2-----|-----2-0----------0---0-0-----|
|-0-2-----2-0------2---2-2-----|-0-2-----2-0------2---2-2-----|
|--------------0---0---0-0-----|--------------3---3---3-3-----|
Am Am/G Am/F#
|------------------0-------0-------0---|
|------------------1-------1-------1---|
|------------------2-------2-------2---| play 2x
|-----2-0-------2--------2-------2-----|
|-0-2-----2-0-0------------------------|
|----------------------3-------2-------|
Follow picking pattern of first two bars of intro for the lines of the
verse with the Em and G progression. Then onthe Am and G lines, use the
intro kick with the Am only. You'll see what I mean when you listen to
the song. I tried to represent the rhythm with spacing, but listen to
the song for exactitude. Same applies for the placement of the intro
licks in the verse.
(Verse 1)
Em G
Oooh, well I've been thinkin'
Em G
there are some things that are troublin' me
Am F G
and I just can't keep it in
Em G
Across the ocean
Em G
A life is spiraling to the ground
Am Bm
with miles still to fall a voice is screaming out:
(Chorus)
G F
Please don't leave me 'cause I
C G
just couldn't take it
G F
I'm so afraid and I
C G
just can't fake it
G F C G
Fear inside me won't you just let go
G F
'Cause there's nothing worse
C G
than a broken heart
(Verse 2)
Em G
Oooh, so here I stand
Em G
On the edge of something new
Am F G
that you will always give to me
Em G
With tears of sorrow
Em G
My life is spiraling to the ground
Am Bm
with miles still to fall my voice is screaming out:
(Chorus)
(Accordion solo)
(Chorus 2x)
There it is. I think I've got the order right, but I may be wrong. I
took the lyrics straight from the CD booklet (though I took the liberty
of adding in the "Oooh"'s for extra effect). Questions, comments and praise
can be sent to Oster-toaster (ostermmg@whitman.edu). If you would like
to c hat about Mary's Danish, feel free to write as well. I'm no expert
or historian, but I sure love their stuff!
Thank you,
He Who Toasts
How to play by
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.