Coelacanth
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste:
3rd traste
[Verse 1]
Amaj7 Emaj7
The ghost rots away
F#m7
In the embrace
G#m7
Of its own gaze
Amaj7 Emaj7
In automatic cycles and habits
F#m7 G#m7
Paper the mirrors, closed eyes see clearer
Amaj7 B
Die cut my shadow into the drywall
Emaj7 G#m7
Ego at half-mast, gas masks and hazmats
Amaj7
Chemical war
[Verse 2]
Amaj7
Children were singing
Emaj7
Animals bleating
F#m7
Markets and town square
G#m7
In dissonant fanfare
Amaj7
Laughs at the gallows
B
A truce in the trenches
Emaj7
Guards at the fences
G#m7 Amaj7
Saying "all that you're seeking won't be found here"
[Interlude]
E C#m7
E C#m7
[Chorus]
E C#m
Goodbye, mayfly
E C#m
Fly from still water
Amaj7 B
How long I have loved you
Amaj7 B
How long have I loved you?
E C#m
Goodbye, mayfly
E C#m
Fly from still water
Amaj7 B
How long I have loved you
Amaj7 B
How long have I loved you?
Amaj7 G#m F#m C#m
[Bridge]
Amaj7
Skin to walk into
Emaj7
Warm blood to fill you
F#m
A heart with a glass door
G#m
All that you asked for
Amaj7 Emaj7
From family nexus to family nexus
F#m G#m
Vox populi, vox dei
Amaj7
Held like a headwound
Emaj7
Violence will free you
F#m
Heart with a glass door
G#m Amaj7
All that you asked for, coming to you
How to play Coelacanth
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 E. 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.