Crimson
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
4th traste
Finger picking
This is an easier rendendtion (not the same as Kirsten Maxwell performs it) of this
fantastic award winning
song. Slide down from the G to the Em.
Live performance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxyjXJWFP70
[Intro]
Am7 D G G/F# Em x2
[Verse 1]
Em Am7
All I want to know
D
Is why
G G/F#
We were thrown together
Em
If we
Am7
Were not meant to weather
D
This world
G G/F# Em
Hand in hand
Am7
I don’t know the plan
D
Or if
G G/F#
There is one at all
Em
It seems
Am7
We were left to fall
No branch to break us
D
Only sky to take us
G G/F# Em
But the ground gets closer everyday
Am7 D
Ahh…
[Chorus]
Am7
Like a blackbird with one
D
Crimson feather
G G/F#
I cannot hide you
Em
I forget how to be clever
Am7
When I see you
D
I am
Like a child
G G/F#
Have no conscience or forgiveness
Em
And my heart is soft and wild
Am7 D
And unruly too
[Interlude]
Am7 D G G/F# Em x2
[Verse 2]
Em Am7
All I want to see
D
Is where
G G/F#
We might someday be
Em
If our
Am7
Love were made for free
D
But the cost
G G/F# Em
Is so high
Am7
Written on a slate
D
In chalk
G G/F#
You being to fade
Em
As I walk
Am7
And I am so afraid
It's time to leave you
D
No I don’t believe you
G G/F# Em
Though I never had you anyway
Am7 D
Ahh…
[Chorus]
Am7
Like a blackbird with one
D
Crimson feather
G G/F#
I cannot hide you
Em
I forget how to be clever
Am7
When I see you
D
I am
D
Like a child
G G/F#
Have no conscience or forgiveness
Em
And my heart is soft and wild
Am7 D
And unruly too
[Outro]
Am7 D G G/F# Em x2
How to play Crimson
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.