Composure
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Tabs were written for keyboard. For guitar, it might be easier to transpose -4 and put
capo on the 4th fret.
[Intro]
C#m C#m F#m B (2x)
[Verse]
C#m
It's only now
F#m
I've come to know
B C#m
The seeds have grown all on their own
C#m
They're fading out
F#m
The rules of war
B G#
The needs of one are bounding all
[Pre-Chorus]
C#m G#
If only now
C#m G#
The vows will mean enough to all
C#m G#
If only now
C#m
Our lives were calm
[Verse]
C#m
It's only now
F#m
I've come to know
B C#m
It's slowly eating us alive
C#m
It's almost clear
F#m
You drifted off
B G#
The walls put up were never gone
[Pre-Chorus]
C#m G#
If only now
C#m G#
The vows will mean enough to all
C#m G#
If only now
C#m F#
Our lives as calm as we thought
[Chorus]
C#m A F#
The messages were sent here in a code
A B E
I could stay here, I could go on alone
[Instrumental]
A B C#m (2x)
[Verse]
C#m
It's only now
F#m
It seems to show
B C#m
The words won't mean enough to hold
C#m
The slightest grip
F#m
The mighty ship
B G#
Will go beyond horizons found
[Pre-Chorus]
C#m G#
If only now
C#m G#
The vows will mean enough to all
C#m G#
If only now
C#m F#
Our lives as calm as we thought
[Chorus]
C#m A F#
The messages were sent here in a code
A B E
I could stay here, I could go on alone
E C#m C#m G# C#m G#
Keep a calm com - po - su - re
C#m E A B E
I'm sleeping with my eyes, open wide
E B C#m G# C#m G#
Don't need another closed doo - oo - oor
C#m E A B E C#m
I'm seeking what I can't, can't seem to find
[Instrumental]
A B C#m
[Outro]
A B C#m
The messages were sent here in a code
A B C#m
I could stay here, I could go on alone
How to play Composure
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.