Forgiven
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Intro: D Em A (2X)
D Em
I am just one of many
A D
Who gave a love in vain
D Em
Sold it out for pennies
A D
And saved up all my rain
G A D Dsus4 D
What d'you want from me?
G A D Dsus4 D
The ocean or the sea?
G A D Bm
The salt inside the rising tide
G A D
Of tears you got from me
G F#m Em G Em
Got from me
G F#m A
Got from me, yeah...
One day I'll be ready
To take what could be mine
And everything I've buried
I'll lay out on the line
What d'you want to see?
The truth or mystery?
A blinding light, the blackest night
They're both inside of me
Inside me
Inside me, yeah...
Break:
Bm A Bm A Bm A D
Verse 1
What d'you want from me
The truth or mystery?
The salt inside the rising tide
Of tears you got from me
Got from me
Got from me, yeah
Break
I don't want to be forgiven
All I want is to be free
I know I'll never be forgiven
I know I'll never be free
by: José Duarte
jtduarte1@netcabo.pt
How to play Forgiven
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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.