Empty Glens
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CAPO: 5
Intro: C G F G
Am G Am Em
Looking out on all that's been
F G Am
And all that is and all that's beyond time
Em G Em Am
I close my eyes in isolation
G Am Em
Here's where the word was sown
F G Am
All that's grown and all that's passed like ghosts
Em G Em Am Bm Am
Through the child to highland generations
[Refrão]
F G
Now we walk in empty glens
C F
Rushes blowing in the wind
Am G
A voice that's calling you again
F G
To come back home___
F G
Where have they gone, where have they gone
Em F
Gone to illusion everyone
Am G
The darkest heart, the pride of man
F G
Will walk alone (walk alone, walk alone)
INTERLUDE: C G F G
Am G Am Em
Science breaking down the door
F G Am
And all the hordes go rushing through for more
Em G Em Am
The thrills of the world and all her idols
G Am Em
Och, here the water washed us clean
F G Am
A deeper peace for all our keenest sins
Em G Em Am Bm Am
Washed in these clear, clear crystal fountains
[Refrão]
F G
Now we walk in empty glens
C F
Rushes blowing in the wind
Am G
A voice that's calling you again
F G
To come back home___
F G
Where have they gone, where have they gone
Em F
Gone to illusion everyone
Am G
The darkest heart, the pride of man
F G
Will walk alone (walk alone, walk alone)
[Refrão]
F G
Now we walk in empty glens
C F
Rushes blowing in the wind
Am G
A voice that's calling you again
F G
To come back home___
F G
Where have they gone, where have they gone
Em F
Gone to illusion everyone
Am G
The darkest heart, the pride of man
F G C
Will walk alone___
OUTRO: (## fade to end ##)
F G F G
Will walk alone___
C F G
Pride of man
How to play Empty Glens
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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.