Desert Raven
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[Verso 1]
Dm G
Fuzzy white haze in the asphalt was a lake
Dm G
And the sand it was a grayer shade of blue
Dm G
Spirits held desire while my eyes they did admire
Dm G F
The evening that we only thought we knew
Dm G
Further out to sea I heard the birds wings over me
Dm G
The Vibrations in the air to my ears
Dm G
The sun was rising slinking low the day was saddled up to go
Dm G F
The desert's lonely nightfall disappears
D Dm
The raven who flies through the desert skies
G
Is wiser than you or me
D Dm
The birds have a peace, the stillness a sleeve
G F
And the Desert Raven he has poetry
[Verso 2]
Dm G
Close your eyes and fly to let the diamonds make the night
Dm G
Crystal blue will turn to ruby red
Dm G
The plants become a maze under the heavens stary hazel
Dm G F
Pegasus he gallops overhead
Dm G
The buffalo at night they follow close the river's edge while
Dm G
Saffron slowly grows inside the caves
Dm G
The starry minds of hyacinth the moon below the sun's eclipse
Dm G F
The sandy canyon floats beyond the waves
D Dm
The raven who flies through the desert skies
G
Is wiser than you or me
D Dm
The birds have a peace, the stillness a sleeve
G F
And the Desert Raven he has poetry
How to play Desert Raven
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 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.