Everybody Needs A Little Sanctuary
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[Intro]
D Csus2 G D D Em7 Csus2 D
[Verse 1]
D Csus2 G D
Swarm 'round the hive sweet honey bee
D Em7 Csus2 D
Swarm to and fro just as ya please
D Csus2 G D
You're always welcome with your queen
D Em7 Csus2 D
D Em7 Csus2 D
[Verse 2]
D Csus2 G D (Riff 1)
Some men will seek it in the church
D Em7 Csus2 D (Riff 2)
Only to find it on the sea
D Csus2 G D (Riff 1)
Or where pay women walk the streets
D Em7 Csus2 D (Riff 2)
All of them seeking sanctuary
D Em7 Csus2 D
All of them seeking sanctuary
D Em7 Csus2 D
All of them seeking sanctuary
[Middle part]
Am G D
Ooh ooh ooh
Am G D
Ooh ooh ooh
[Verse 3]
D Csus2 G D
I only hope I can provide
D Em7 Csus2 D
That which you truly gave to me
D Csus2 G D (Riff 1)
You never made me stand outside
D Em7 Csus2 D (Riff 2)
You always offered sanctuary
D Em7 Csus2 D
You always offered sanctuary
D Em7 Csus2 D
You always offered sanctuary
[Middle part]
Am G D
Ooh ooh ooh
Am G D
Ooh ooh ooh
Am G D
Ooh ooh ooh
[Ending]
D Em7 Csus2 D
You always offered sanctuary
D Em7 Csus2 D
You always offered sanctuary
D Em7 Csus2 D
You always offered sanctuary
D Em7 Csus2 D
You always offered sanctuary
D Em7 Csus2 D
Ooh ooh ooh
D Em7 Csus2 D
Ooh ooh ooh
D Em7 Csus2 D
Ooh ooh ooh
D Em7 Csus2 D
Ooh ooh ooh
D Em7 Csus2 D
Ooh ooh ooh
D Em7 Csus2 D
Ooh ooh ooh
D Em7 Csus2 D
Ooh ooh ooh
How to play Everybody Needs A Little Sanctuary
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.