Devils Resting Place
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capo 3rd fret
(Intro-Em
(verse 1)
Em G Em7 Em
I woke up one morning to know that I had gone
Em G Em7 Em
Finally taken the step and jumped right off the wall
Em G Em7 Em
When you come to call on me that's why my eyes are glazed
Em G Em7 Em
I've been with the devil in the devil's resting place
Am Em Am Em
I am loathed to say that I have been to stay
G Em7 Em
I've been with the devil in the devil's resting place
(verse 2)
Em G Em7 Em
When you ask to drink of me I think hard on the case
Em G Em7 Em
Look down to my hollow cup and take myself a taste
Em G Em7 Em
Bitterness as thick like blood and cold as a wind sea breeze
Em G Em7 Em
If you must drink of me, take of me what you please
Am Em Am Em
I am loathed to say it's the devil's taste
G Em7 Em
I've been with the devil in the devil's resting place
(Chorus)
D Em D Em
Water won't clean you, water won't clean you
D Em
You only hold yourself to the things you do
(verse 3)
Em G Em7 Em
Come up here to speak to me and hold your face to mine
Em G Em7 Em
Any man can hold my gaze has done his job just fine
Em G Em7 Em
You just sold your life away to be with me tonight
Em G Em7 Em
Hold your head against my chest, I think you'll be just fine
Am Em Am Em
I am loathed to say it's the devil's place
G Em7 Em
I go with the devil where the devil rests his face
G Em7 Em
I've been with the devil where the devil rests his face
(Chorus)
D Em D Em
Water won't clean you, water won't clean you
D Em
You only hold yourself to the things you do
D Em
You only hold yourself to the things you do
D Dsus4 Em D Dsus4 Em
Water won't clean you, water won't clean you
D Dsus4 Em
You only hold yourself to the things you do
D Dsus4 Em
You only hold yourself to the things you do
How to play Devils Resting Place
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.