Easier
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[Intro 2]
Am F C G
[Verse]
Am F
It's easier to give a gift of gold
C G
Than to give my heart for another to hold
Am F C G
It's easier
Am F
It's easier to give you the things I do
C G
Than to open my life and let you walk through
Am F C G
It's easier, easier
[Chorus]
F
Do I hide behind my offerings
G E
While you're hoping for the heart of me?
Am F C G
Am I the only gift
Am F C G
That you long for me to give?
[Verse]
Am F
The weary wisdom of broken men
C G
Says it's only the fool who rushes in
Am F C G
Only the fool
Am F
So it's easier to give you only a part
C G
Than risk giving away my whole heart
Am F C G
It's easier, yeah, easier
[Chorus]
F
Overcome by innocence
G E
My wisdom becomes foolishness
Am F C F
Before the tiny babe
Am F C G
Born to give himself away
[Refrain]
C F C
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming!
C G C
With glowing hearts by his cradle we stand
Am C
Fall on your knees
F Am C F
Fall on your knees
C G Am F G C
The conqueror comes in peace
[Verse]
Am F
Only a child could heal the wound
C G
Of the fear that keeps me away from you
Am F C G
Only a child, only a child
Am F C G C
He was only a Child, only a child
How to play Easier
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.