Eternal Malady
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[Verso 1]
Am F
Eternity's a gift, they say
G D
To never cross the veil
Am F
This life, I try to savor
G Am
and I try to no avail
[Pré-Refrão]
Am F
Curse that mortal brevity
G Am G
which has rent you from my arms
Am G D
Curse this cold eternity
Am G Am G
without you to keep me warm
[Refrão]
F G Am G
Your never-ending elegy
F G D
is a ballad with no melody,
F G
as empty as I
Em F
now you've passed me by.
F G
A blessing? No.
Am
A malady.
[Verso 2]
Am F
Why do roses bloom in spring,
G D
only to wither and die?
Am F
You were all that was good in me
G Am G
now back to darkness go I
[Pré-Refrão]
Am F
Take with you my sanity,
G Am G
better madness than the pain of my want
F G D
All my effort is vanity,
Am G Am G
and I hear the ravens taunt
[Refrão]
F G Am G
Your never-ending elegy
F G D
is a ballad with no melody,
F G
as empty as I
Em F
now you've passed me by.
F G
A blessing? No.
Am
A malady.
F G Am
My eternal malady
How to play Eternal Malady
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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.