Dancing In The Minefields
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Capo 1
Intro: C Am F (x2)
verse 1 :
C Am F
Well I was 19, you were 21, the year we got engaged
C Am F
Everyone said we were much too young, but we did it anyway
G Am C/E F
We got the rings for 40 each from a pawnshop down the road
G Am C/E F
We said our vows and took the leap now 15 years ago
[Refrão]
C Am G F
We went dancing in the minefields
C Am G F
We went sailing in the storms
C Am
And it was harder than we dreamed
G F
But I believe that’s what the promise is for
Gsus4 G F Gsus4 G
(That’s what the promise is for)
Interlude 1 : C Am F
verse 2 :
C
Well “I do” are the two most famous last words
Am G F
The beginning of the end
C Am G F
But to lose your life for another I’ve heard is a good place to begin
G Am C/E F
‘Cause the only way to find your life is to lay your own life down
G Am C/E F
And I believe it’s an easy price for the life that we have found
[Refrão]
C Am G F
We went dancing in the minefields
C Am G F
We went sailing in the storms
C Am
And it was harder than we dreamed
G F
But I believe that’s what the promise is for
Gsus4 G F Gsus4 G
(That’s what the promise is for)
Bridge :
Am F/A
So when I lose my way, find me
Am F/A
When I lose loves chains, bind me
C F/A C/E F
At the end of all my faith to the end of all my days
Am F/A
When I forget my name, remind me
Interlude 2 : C Am F
verse 3 :
C
‘Cause we bear the light of the Son of man
Am G F
So there’s nothing left to fear
C Am G F
So I’ll walk with you in the shadow lands till the shadows disappear
G Am C/E F
‘Cause He promised not to leave us and His promises are true
G Am C/E F
So in the face of this chaos, baby I can dance with you
[Refrão]
C Am G F C Am G F
So let’s go dancing in the minefields, let’s go sailing in the storms
C Am G F C Am G F
Oh, let’s go dancing in the minefields, and kicking down the doors
C Am G F C Am G F
Oh, let’s go dancing in the minefields, and sailing in the storms
C Am
Oh, this is harder than we dreamed
G F C
But I believe that’s what the promise is for
Am F
That’s what the promise is for
How to play Dancing In The Minefields
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.