Dance In The Ember
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Intro
Dm Bb F C A7
[Verso 1]
Dm Bb C C
Watch all that you run from turn to ash.
Gm Bb A7 A7
The ghosts you once abandoned are waiting in the past.
Dm Bb C C
Are you brave enough to turn the key?
Gm Bb
You shut the door so long ago,
A7 A7
Youre scared what you might see.
[Pré-Refrão]
Bb C
Take a step toward the light,
F C/E Dm
The sun is down but the flames burn bright.
Bb C
Still the skip, in your heart.
F C/E C A7
Theres no more danger when the sky is dark.
[Refrão]
Dm Bb F
Theres blood on your hands, and smoke in the sky.
C A7 Dm
What better time to see an Angel cry?
Bb F
The fire is bolder than what you remember,
C A7 Dm
But give up your ghost and dance in the ember.
Interlude
Dm Bb F C A7
[Verso 2]
Dm Bb C C
It was a castle but not a home.
Gm Bb A7 A7
And all the roses were choking you with thorns.
Dm Bb C C
Did anyone blame you? You struck the match.
Gm7 Bb A7sus4 A7
You watched as the foundations crumbled into ash.
[Pré-Refrão]
Bb C
Take a step toward the light,
F C/E Dm
No one beats a flame in a fight.
Bb C
Still the skip in your heart.
F C/E C A7
Someday the fire will be a work of art!
[Refrão]
Dm Bb F
Theres blood on your hands, and smoke in the sky.
C A7 Dm
What better time to see an Angel cry?
Bb F
The fire is bolder than what you remember,
C A7 Dm
But give up your ghost and dance in the ember.
Interlude
Dm Bb F C A7
[Ponte]
Dm Bb F C A7
Broken mirrors, but the glass wont melt together.
Dm Bb F C
Drifting nearer to the fate of burning forever.
Bb G Ab F
Dance in the smoke, youre so lucky you dont choke,
Dm Bb
But theres nothing for you in the ash.
C A
Youve got to make the embers last.
[Refrão]
Dm Bb F
Theres blood on your hands, and smoke in the sky.
C A7 Dm
What better time to see an Angel cry?
Bb F
The fire is bolder than what you remember,
C A7 Dm
But give up your ghost and dance in the ember.
Bb F
Theres blood on your hands, and smoke in the sky.
C A7 Dm
What better time to see an Angel cry?
Bb F
The fire is bolder than what you remember,
C A7 Dm
But give up your ghost and dance in the ember.
Outro
Dm Bb F C
Look around as your world comes crashing down,
A7 Dm Bb
And the smoke gives way to steam,
Gsus4 G
Youre coming home.
Dm Bb F C
Look around as your world burns to the ground,
A7 Dm Bb
And the smoke gives way to steam,
Gsus4 G D5
Youre coming home.
How to play Dance In The Ember
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.