Dear God
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Intro F#m
[Verso 1]
F#m
And the fear upon my shoulder
F#m
And my body getting older
F#m
Will he want me when hes sober
F#m
Close my eyes and bend me over
F#m
What was I thinking
F#m
What was I thinking
F#m
What was I thinking
[Refrão]
F#m D
Dear God, can you lift me up
F#m D
Can you take me higher
F#m D
Dear God, can you lift me up
F#m D
Keep me from the fire
Bm C#
And all the neighbors whisper isnt it a shame
Bm C#
That little girl we knew has surely gone insane
[Verso 2]
F#m
Now my teeth are getting longer
F#m
And my will is getting stronger
F#m
When shes wilting will you want her
F#m
Do your worst and roll me over
F#m
What was I thinking
F#m
What was I thinking
F#m
What was I thinking
[Refrão]
F#m D
Dear God, can you lift me up
F#m D
Can you take me higher
F#m D
Dear God, can you lift me up
F#m D
Keep me from the fire
Bm C#
And all the neighbors whisper isnt it a shame
Bm C# C#m
That little girl we knew has clearly gone insane
{Solo}
D F#m
D F#m
D F#m
E
[Ponte]
A D
I just wanna go to heaven
A E
I dont wanna stay in hell
F#m D
I just wanna stay in heaven
A
And Ill be well
E
Ill be well
[Verso 3]
F#m
And the fear upon my shoulder
F#m
And my body getting colder
F#m
When shes crying will you hold her
F#m N.C.
Wake me up let this be over
[Refrão]
F#m D
Dear God, can you lift me up
F#m D
Can you take me higher
F#m D
Dear God, can you lift me up
F#m D
Keep me from the fire
F#m D
Dear God, can you lift me up
F#m D
Can you take me higher
F#m D
Dear God, can you lift me up
F#m D
Keep me from the fire
Bm C
And all the neighbors run and hide their kids away
Bm C#
That little girl they knew has surely gone insane
F#m
How to play Dear God
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.