Cassandra
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First release 1982
(VERSE)
(C)Down in the street they're all (F)singing and (C)shouting
Staying (G/B)alive] though the (Am)city is (G)dead
(G/F)Hiding] their (C/E)shame] behind (G7)hollow] (C)laughter
While (C/E)you] are (F)crying (D7/F#)alone] on your (G)bed
(C)Pity Cassandra that (F)no one (C)believed you
But then (G/B)again] you were (Am)lost from the (G)start
(G/F)Now] we must (C/E)suffer] and (F/A)sell] our (C/G)secrets]
(F6)Bargain,] (G)playing (Am)smart, (Dm7)aching] (G)in our (C)hearts
(Chorus)
Sorry Cassandra I (G7)misunderstood]
Now the last day is (C)dawning
Some of us wanted but (G7)none] of us could
Listen to words of (C)warning
But on the darkest of (E)nights
Nobody (Am)knew how to (E)fight
And we were caught in our (Am)sleep
Sorry Cassandra I (G7)didn't] believe
You really had the (C)power
I only saw it as (G7)dreams] you would weave
Until the final (C)hour
(VERSE)
So in the morning your ship will be sailing
Now that your father and sister are gone
There is no reason for you to linger
You're grieving deeply but still moving on
You know the future is casting a shadow
No one else sees it but you know you're fate
Packing your bags, being slow and thorough
Knowing, though you're late, that ship is sure to wait
(Chorus)
(VERSE)
I watched the ship leaving harbour at sunrise
Sails almost slack in the cool morning rain
She stood on deck, just a tiny figure
Rigid and restrained, blue eyes filled with pain
(Chorus)
I'm sorry Cassandra
I'm sorry Cassandra
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How to play Cassandra
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.