Crooked Sky
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G Em
Shadows on the trees,
C C/F C G
break my bones.
G Em
My heart on the breeze
C C/F C G
sinks like a stone
G Em
I've been here before
C C/F C G
not with you.
G Em
I may be a liar
C C/F C G
I'm one of the few.
[Refrão]
C G
She triying to take cover on liquid high.
C D
Started to drink the water now the well is dry.
Dm G
Standing here holding up my hands to crooked skies.
G,Em,C,C/F,C,G (2x)
G Em
Now shout to the night.
C C/F C G
Don't complain.
G Em
You speak of your worries,
C C/F C G
Don't mention my name.
G Em
I made a deal
C C/F C G
with a preachers son.
G Em
to hand in my hours
C C/F C G
when I'm on the run
[Refrão]
C G
She trying to take cover on liquid high.
C D
Started to drink the water now the well is dry.
Dm G
Standing here holding up my hands to crooked skies.
G,Em,C,C/F,C,G (2x)
G Em
The steel is cold
C C/F C G
against my face.
G Em
The wind is gone
C C/F C G
but not out of place.
G Em
Read me a story.
C C/F C G
One from the past.
G Em
I'm headed for glory
C C/F C G
but I know it wont last.
[Refrão]
C G
She trying to take cover on liquid high.
C D
Started to drink the water now the well is dry.
Dm G
Standing here holding up my hands to crooked skies.
G,Em,C,C/F,C,G (2x)
G G/F# Em
standing here holding up my hands
C G
to crooked skies
G G/F# Em
standing here holding up my hands
C G
to crooked skies
G G/F# Em
standing here holding up my hands
G G/F# Em
standing here holding up my hands
G G/F# Em
standing here holding up my hands
C G
to crooked skies.
How to play Crooked Sky
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 G. 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.