Dry Bones

View chords used in this chart
Simplificar
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste:
7th traste
Notes: you need 2 Capos:
Put the first one on the second fret (all 6 strings),
And the second one on the 7th fret, but only capo the first 5 strings, the high E string
stays open
 
[Intro]
Em G/B Cmaj7 G x2
 
[Verse 1]
Em G/B Cmaj7 G
Oh I'm tired of waiting for the rain
Em G/B Cmaj7 G
I think I'm gonna settle down on the right side of this weary lane
Em G/B Cmaj7 G
Seems like the time has come to give up on those dreams that I've bottled up
G Em
Fear a constant battle I cannot hold on
G/B Cmaj7 G
Thought I'd be better off all on my own
 
[Chorus 1]
Cmaj7 G
Oh I Oh I, I don't care if it all weighs on me
Cmaj7 Em D/F#
Oh I Oh I, go as far as your love carries me
 
[Verse 2]
Em G/B Cmaj7 G
I'm not worthy but I've heard your whisper loud and clear
Em G/B Cmaj7 G
These dry bones still can live, even after all these years
Em G/B Cmaj7 G
Your hand is strong enough to carry, it's a wildlife sanctuary for my cold, unruly mind
Em G/B Cmaj7 G
You won't leave me broken, I I won't stay behind
 
[Chorus 2]
Cmaj7 G
Oh I Oh I, I don't care if it all weighs on me
Cmaj7 Em D
Oh I Oh I, go as far as your love carries me
Cmaj7 G
Oh I Oh I, I don't care if it all weighs on me
Cmaj7 Em D
Oh I Oh I, go as far as your love carries me
 
[Bridge]
Cmaj7 D
You'll come to life Oh I'll breathe on these dry bones
Em G G/B
You weren't meant to live alone, son
Cmaj7 D Em D
Until you're young again and see the man You could be when you're with me
 
[Instrumental]
Cmaj7 D Em G G/B
Cmaj7 D G
 
[Chorus 2]
Cmaj7 G
Oh I Oh I, I don't care if it all weighs on me
Cmaj7 Em D
Oh I Oh I, go as far as your love carries me
Cmaj7 G
Oh I Oh I, I don't care if it all weighs on me
Cmaj7 Em D
Oh I Oh I, go as far as your love carries me
 
[Outro]
G
These dry bones still can live
Gsus4 G
Even after all these years

How to play Dry Bones

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 E. 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.

Advertisement
Advertisement