Fog Over Belfast
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D G D Em G A
D G D G A
I rose with the dawn on a gray Belfast morning, the fog wrapped the terraces tight
D G D A D
The pavements were wet, and the church bells were warning, but no one was out in the light
D G D Bm F#m
The shops stayed on shuttered, the laughter had fled, the children played games with no cheer
G D Bm A D
I knew from the way that the old women said, that more broken hearts waited here
[Refrão]
D G D Bm F#m
So, let the tears fall where no one can see, for the missing who never came in
G D Bm Em A
For the photos that gather their dust silently, for the futures we never begin
D G D Bm F#m
The days carry on but the nights hold the sting of a voice that no longer replies
G D Bm Em A D
And the wind through the alleys knows everything, some absences time cant disguise
D G D G A
They talked about ceasefires and new starts ahead, but the fear it still lived in the walls
D G D A D
Every mother kept vigil beside her cold bed, listening close for the call
D G D Bm F#m
A car door would slam and the breathing would cease, the prayers would rise up in the gloom
G D Bm Em A D
Then the morning would find only memories and peace that never quite filled up the room
[Refrão]
D G D Bm F#m
So, let the tears fall where no one can see, for the missing who never came in
G D Bm Em A
For the photos that gather their dust silently, for the futures we never begin
D G D Bm F#m
The days carry on but the nights hold the sting of a voice that no longer replies
G D Bm Em A D
And the wind through the alleys knows everything, some absences time cant disguise
D G D G A
His cap hangs there still on the peg by the stair; I dust it each day without fail
D G D A D
I speak to the air like hes standing right there, telling stories of how he prevailed
D G D Bm F#m
They say I should let the old sorrow subside, find new joy in the life I have got
G D Bm Em N.C. D
But Id surrender the world just to have him beside, for one single hour; thats all that I want
G A Bm D F#m G
The radios chatter with news of the peace, the politicians smile for the lens
G A Bm Em N.C. D
But at home the pain has its own kind of lease, it lives with us still; my old friend
[Refrão]
D G D Bm F#m
So, let the tears fall where no one can see, for the missing who never came in
G D Bm Em A
For the photos that gather their dust silently, for the futures we never begin
D G D Bm F#m
If tomorrow brings calm to these troubled old shores, let it honor the price that was paid
G D Bm Em N.C.
For the true tale of Ireland is held in the cores of the families
A N.C. D
Whose life had been dimmed; but not slain
D G Bm Em A D
How to play Fog Over Belfast
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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.