Compassion
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Intro: Em B Am B
verse 1
Em B
Have compassion for everyone you meet
Am B
Even if they don’t want it what seems conceit
Am
There’s always a sign
C
Always a sign
B
Always a sign
Em B
For those who encounter have compassion
Am B
Even if they don’t want it what seems bad manners
Am
Is always a sign
C
Always a sign
B
Always a sign
[Refrão]Am Em
Always a sign of things that worth efforts
B
Always a sign
Em
Of things no eyes have seen
C
You do not know
G Em
What wars are going on down there
Am
Where the spirit meets the bone
Em Am
Down there where the spirit meets the bone
C G
Down there where the spirit meets the bone
verse 2
Em B
For everyone you listen to have compassion
Am B
Even if they don’t want it what seems cynicism
Am
Is always a sign
C
Always a sign
B
Always a sign
[Refrão]Am Em
Always a sign of things no ears have heard
B Em
Always a sign of things no eyes have seen
C
You do not know
G Em
What wars are going on down there
Am
Where the spirit meets the bone
Em Am
Down there where the spirit meets the bone
C G
Down there where the spirit meets the bone
Em Am
Down there where the spirit meets the bone
Em Am
Down there where the spirit meets the bone
C G C
Down there where the spirit meets the bone
How to play Compassion
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 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.