For Eternity
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C Em Am F F7
When I wondered who's gonna light the way
C Em Am F F7
Just holding on for the break of day
C Em Am F F7
When all my hope had gone astray
C/E Em Am F F7
I longed for somewhere I could stay
C Em Am F F7
When the weary man couldnt hear me cry
C Em Am F F7
When the clocks had stopped in the dead of night
C/E Em Am F F7
When I had no one on the sight
C Em E E7
You gave me somewhere safe to hide
Dm/E G C
for ete....rn..ity
Am Dm/E G C
I felt in...complete
Am Dm/E G/B Am Ammaj7
chasing an elusive dream
F G
now you're all I need
C Em Am F F7
drop my defences let them go
C Em Am F F7
can apply the courage to let it show
C Em Am F F7
i need you more than youll ever know
C/E Em E E7
found a place where i can grow
Dm/E G C
for ete....rn..ity
Am Dm/E G C
I felt in...complete
Am Dm/E G/B Am Ammaj7
chasing an elusive dream
F G
now you're all I need
Bb
I could tell the tale
Ab
of a winding trail
Eb
through narrow escapes
Bb
perilous mistakes
Ab
sudden twists upbeat
Eb Bb
and a dragon slayed
Ab
of the heroine
Eb
of her sweet embrace
Db
of her gentle grace
Dm/E G C
Oh eternally
Am Dm/E G C
I felt in...complete
Am Dm/E G/B Am Ammaj7
chasing an elusive dream
F G
now you're all I need
Dm/E G C
for ete....rn..ity
Am Dm/E G C
I felt in...complete
Am Dm/E G/B Am Ammaj7
chasing an elusive dream
F G
now you're all I need
Am Dm/E G/B Am Ammaj7
chasing an elusive dream
F G
now you're all I need`
How to play For Eternity
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.