Gates
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Intro: C#m
[Verso 1]
C#m
Soft and low
C#m E A
Shallow and slow
D A
Is my heart still mourning?
C#m
People that know
C#m E A
Where the wind goes
D A
Have a mind so soothing
[Refrão]
G A E G
But when I take no more and
A E
Be the ground
G A E G
Mercy for my course don't
A E
send me down
[Verso 2]
C#m
Darkness did try
C#m E A
Oh, it hanged in the night
D A
I've been weak and giving
C#m
I'm only a man
C#m E A
Trying to stand
D A
Tried my best at living
[Refrão]
G A E G
But when I take no more and
A E
Feed the ground
G A E G
Mercy for my course don't
A E
send me down
G A E
Don't send me down
How to play Gates
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.