Century Child
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Intro
Em
Em Bm Em
We're not alone we're not in vain
Em D C
We're not someone calling your name
Em Bm Em
We're not afraid we're not to late
Em D C
We're not a spike in your vein
C D Em Bm C
Dreams never cease to last, century child
D Em D C
Forget your past just for a while
Em Bm Em D C
Em Bm Em
We're not outside we're not in cold
Em D C
We're not afraid to get old
Em Bm Em
We're not around to be in debt
Em D C
Living in fields of regret
C D Em Bm C
Cause dreams never cease to last, century child
D Em D C
Forget your past just for a while
Em D G D Em Em D G D Bm2
Em Bm Em
We're not in love we're not in faith
Em D C
We're not the ones who won't be saved
Em Bm Em
So when you ask how we must feel
D C
Say we're the wounds of the unveiled
C D Em Bm C
When dreams never cease to last, century child
D Em Bm C
Forget your past just for a while
C D Em Bm C
No dreams never cease to last, century child
D Em Em C
Forget your past just for a while
Em Bm Em D C x4
How to play Century Child
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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.