Everybody Needs Salvation
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capo 4
Em Bm
Meet me in the dark
Am Em
My heart shrivels when the light is shining
Em Bm Am
I can't get back home alone
Em
I need someone here to guide me
Em G
Brace for the awakened one
Am Em
He truly saved my life
Em G Am
But after all his truth is small, and I love the lie
Em Bm C
Everybody needs salvation
D Em
And if it doesn't come we make some
Em Bm C
Some people can get by on nothing
D Em
But I still need to know I'm something
Em Bm Am
Just like in a dream, I scream
Em
But no one hears a word I'm saying
Em Bm Am
Have I lost my mind this time?
Em
Or have I won the game we're playing?
Em G
That's all I really care about
Am Em
It's kind of wonderful
Em G Am
Kiss me while we both are still intangible
Em Bm C
Everybody needs salvation
D Em
And if it doesn't come we make some
Em Bm C
Some people can get by on nothing
D Em
But I still need to know I'm something
C D Em
Yes I still know I'm something
G C D G
G C D G
(Not too sure about the G's in this part. Any corrections would be greatly appreciated!)
G C
I'm ready to love you
D G
I'm ready to give my heart
G C
I'm ready to trust you
D G
Cause I ain't afraid of the dark
G C
I'm ready to love you
D G
I'm ready to give my heart
G C
I'm ready to trust you
D Bm
Cause I ain't afraid I ain't afraid
Of the dark
Em Bm C
C D Em
Em Bm C
Everybody needs salvation
D Em
And if it doesn't come we make some
Em Bm C
Some people can get by on nothing
D Em
But I still need to know I'm something
Em C5 B5 x8
(faster)
Em C5 B5 x4
(much faster)
Em C5 B5 x9
Em
How to play Everybody Needs Salvation
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.