By Way Of Sorrow
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[Verso 1]
Am G C
You've been taken by the wind
F C G F
You have known the kiss of sorrow
Am G C
Doors that would not take you in
Am C G F
Outcast and a stranger
[Refrão]
Am G C F
You have come by way of sorrow
Am G C F
You have come by way of tears
Am G C F
But you'll reach your destiny
F G F
Meant to find you all these years
Am G C
Meant to find you all these years
[Verso 2]
Am G C
You have drunk a bitter wine
F C G F
With none to be your comfort
Am G C
You who once were left behind
F C G F
Will be welcome at love's table
[Refrão]
Am G C F
You have come by way of sorrow
Am G C F
You have come by way of tears
Am G C F
But you'll reach your destiny
F G F
Meant to find you all these years
Am G C F C
Meant to find you all these years
Solo
Am G C
F C G Am
Am G C
F C G F
Am G C F 3x
Am G Am
Am F G C
Am G C
All the nights that joy has slept
F C G F
Will awake to days of laughter
Am G F
Gone the tears that you have wept
F C G F
You'll dance in freedom ever after
[Refrão]
Am G C F
You have come by way of sorrow
Am G C F
You have come by way of tears
Am G C F
But you'll reach your destiny
F G F
Meant to find you all these years
Am C G
Meant to find you all these
Am G C F
You have come by way of sorrow
Am G C F
You have come by way of tears
Am G C F
But you'll reach your destiny
F G Am
Meant to find you all these years
Outro
F G C
Meant to find you all these years
How to play By Way Of Sorrow
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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.