Cathedral Song
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Intro: A D Bm E A D Bm E
A D
I saw from the cathedral
Bm E
You were watching me
A D
And I saw from the cathedral
Bm E
What I should be
D
So take my lies
A
And take my time
E D A
'Cause all the others want to take my life
A D
And I watch, with an intent, basic
Bm E
It's the same for you
A
You hold your hand
D
And it's all fine - laced and
Bm E
What would you make me do
D
So take my lies
A
And take my time
E D A
'Cause all the others want to take my life
E A
Serious for the winter time
E A
To wrench my soul
E A
Whole cotton whole cotton ears
D
But I know there must be
Bm
Yes, I know there must be
E4 E
Yes, I know there must be a place to go
A D
You saw me, from the cathedral
Bm E
Well, I'm an ancient heart
A D
Yes, you saw me from the cathedral
Bm E
And here we are just falling apart
D
You catch me
Bm
I am tired
E4 E A D Bm E A D Bm E
I want all that you are
A D
And I saw from the cathedral
Bm E
You were leaving me
A D
And I saw from the cathedral
Bm E
You could not see to see
A
So take my lies
D
And take my time
E
'Cause all the others
D A
Want to take my life
How to play Cathedral Song
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 A. 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.