Fairy Tale
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Intro: Em G D Em
[Verso 1]
Em G D Em
Fairy lady who stands on the walls
Em G D Em
Life is short and wait is long
A Em D C A
The stars, away, dim with the dawn
C D Em
Fairy lady who stands on the walls
G D Em
Your tale has only begun
Em G D Em
It comes from far, the Nowhereland
A Em D C A
The wind is blowing a sound well known
C D Em
Fairy lady, your love is long gone
[Refrão]
Em D Bm
Oh darling
Em D Bm
Hear my soul and heed my cry
Em D Bm
Cause all my crying
C A
May flood a river in my heart
G D F C
Oh, life is good
G D F C
Oh, life is good
G D F C
Oh, life is good
Eb F
As good as you wish!
[Verso 2]
Em G D Em
Pretty lady, the horses are back
G D Em
Bringing joy and happiness
A Em
But all of a sudden
D C A
The horses are gone
C
It was only the sound
D Em
Of your heartbeat alone!
[Refrão]
Em D Bm
Oh darling
Em D Bm
Hear my soul and heed my cry
Em D Bm
Cause all my crying
C A
May flood an ocean in my heart
Solo: G D F C
G D F C
G D F C
Eb F Gm F/A
[Refrão]
Bbm Ab Fm
Oh my darling
Bbm Ab Fm
Now I cannot halt my cries
Bbm Ab Fm
My tears have drowned me
Gb F
And I refuse to realise
Bbm Ab Fm
What's left around me
Bbm Ab Fm
It's all so strange, it's all so dark
Bbm Ab Fm
I'm all alone here
Gb Ab
To mend the pieces of my heart
Solo: C# G# B F#
C# G# B F#
C# G# B F#
B A B A
How to play Fairy Tale
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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.