Easter
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[Intro ]
G D Em C x2
Verse 1
G D Em C
A ghost of a mist was on the field
G D Em C
the grey and the green together
G D Em C
The noise of a distant farm machine
G D Em C
out of the first light came
Verse 2
G D Em C
A tattered necklace of hedge and trees
G D Em C
on the southern side of the hill
G D Em C
Betrays where the border runs between
G D Em C
where Mary Dunoon's boy fell
Chorus
D C Am Em
Easter, here again,
D/F# Em/C C/G G
a time for the blind to see
D C Am Em
Easter, surely now,
D/F# C Em/D D C/D D Em/D D C/D D
can all of your hearts be free
Verse 3
G D Em C
Out of the port of Liverpool
G D Em C
bound for the north of Ireland
G D Em C
The wash of the spray and horsetail waves
G D Em C
the roll of the sea below
Repeat chorus
D Em Bm Em/C x2
Guitar solo
D Em Bm Em/C x4
Em/D D C/D D x4
Em D/E C/E D/E x2
Em/C D/C C D/C x2
G Am C G
G
What will you do?
Make a stone of your heart?
Am
Will you set things right?
When you tear them apart?
C
Will you sleep at night?
G
With the plough and the stars alight?
G
What will you do?
With the wire & the gun?
Am
That'll set things right
When it's said and done?
C
Will you sleep at night?
G
Is there so much love to hide?
G Am C G repeat / fade
How to play Easter
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.