Empty Vessels
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This version is based on the official Spotify recording. It begins with a picking, from verse 2 on it continues with strumming. The first down strum with the accent is meant to be a picking of the chords base string.Esta informação foi útil?SimNão
Afinação:E A D G B E
Tecla:F
Capotraste:Sem capotraste
CIFRAS
VIOLÃO/GUITARRA
UKULELE
PIANO
Dm
F
C
Bb
A
PALHETADA
EditarIs this strumming pattern correto(s)?SimNão
FROM VERSE 2 ON 91 bpm
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[Intro]
Dm F C C
Dm F Bb Bb
[Verse 1]
F C
Sweet water only serves to make me thirsty, my alabaster jar collects the rain
Dm Bb C A
It’s used to water other people's pastures, brimming vessels always empty out again
Bb C F
At least it means I’m useful now and then
Bb
Empty vessels
[Chorus]
F
Fill me, fill me
F C
I was made to pour out all my insides
C Dm
Fill me, I’ve been sitting in your highest cupboard
Dm C
Fill me, I was built to hold the weight of safety
C A Dm F C C
Fill me, fill me otherwise I’m empty
[Verse 2]
F F F C
My belly filled with rich anointing oils, you snap me by the neck to break the seal
C Dm Bb C A
You touch me to your tongue and call it holy, the loss reminds me what it is to feel
Bb C F
I guess it means that’s worth the time it takes to heal
Bb
Empty vessels
[Chorus]
F
Fill me, fill me
F C
I was made to pour out all my insides
C Dm
Fill me, I’ve been sitting in your highest cupboard
Dm C
Fill me, I was built to hold the weight of safety
C A Dm F C C
Fill me, fill me otherwise I’m empty
[Bridge]
Dm F
I am not a wellspring, not a fountain
C Bb
I don’t keep what I’ve been given, it's my law to pour it out again
Untouched
Dm F C
I will give it sanctuary, I will hold it deep inside me for a time
A
Until you’re thirsty you’re so thirsty, I'm so thirsty, I'm so
[Interlude]
Dm F C C
Dm F Bb Bb
[Chorus]
F
Fill me, fill me
F C
I was made to pour out all my insides
C Dm
Fill me, I’ve been sitting in your highest cupboard
Dm C
Fill me, I was built to hold the weight of safety
C A
Fill me, fill me otherwise I’m
Dm F
Fill me, fill me
F C
I was made to pour out all my insides
C Dm
Fill me, I’ve been sitting in your highest cupboard
Dm C
Fill me, I was built to hold the weight of safety
C A
Fill me, fill me otherwise I’m
[Ending]
Dm F C C
Dm F Bb Bb
How to play Empty Vessels
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.