Emily
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[Intro: ]C / / / / / / / Fm/C / / / / / / / Db/Ab / / / Eb(add9)/Bb / / /
C F G C F G C
Church bells ring out morning glory when summer bends to the winter's rage.
Am F G C Am F G C F/G - Am7
Emily walks through the cemetery. Passed a dog in an unmarked grave.
C F G C F G C
The old girl hobbles, nylons sagging. Talks to her sisters in the ground
Am F G C Am F G Am G/B
I saw a lie in the mirror this morning. I heard a prophecy all around.
[Refrão] F/C C Fm/C Db/Ab Eb/Bb Dm7/F
And Em-i-ly - they come and go. The shadows - and the distant sounds.
F/C C Fm/C Db/Ab Eb/Bb Dm7/F C F
But Em-i-ly - don't be afraid. When the weight of angels weighs you down.
C F G C F G C
Emily prays to a faded hero in a little frame clutched to her gown.
Am F G C
Hears the voice of promise in his memory.
Am F G C F/G - Am7
Tonight's the night they let the ladder down.
C F G C F G C
In a cage sits a gold canary by a wicker chair and a rosewood loom.
Am F G C Am F G Am G/B
As a soul ascends aboard the evening, Canary sings to an empty room.
{Repeat REFRAO}
How to play Emily
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 C. 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.