Ghost
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Intro: C#m A E F#m (x2)
verse 1
C#m A
You never told me true love was gonna hurt
E
True pain I don't deserve
F#m
The truth is that I never learned
C#m A
You never told me true love was gonna hurt
E
True pain I don't deserve
F#m
The truth is that I never learned
[Refrão]A E C#m B
And I keep going to the river to pray
A E C#m B
'Cause I need something that could wash all this pain
A E C#m B
And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away
A E
And it's your ghost
C#m B A
The ghost of you that keeps me awake
C#m B A
Oh, the ghost of you that keeps me awake
verse 2
C#m A
These eyes sitting on the wall
E
As they watch every move I make
F#m
Your cold heart makes my spirit shake
C#m A
I had to go through hell
E
To prove that I am not insane
F#m
Had to meet the devil
N.C.
Just to know his name
Just to know his name
[Refrão]A E C#m B
And I keep going to the river to pray
A E C#m B
'Cause I need something that could wash all this pain
A E C#m B
And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away
A E
And it's your ghost
C#m B A
The ghost of you that keeps me awake
C#m B A
Oh, the ghost of you that keeps me awake
Bridge
A
So give up the ghost
E
Would you give up the ghost?
C#m
Just give up the ghost, yes...
B
Stop your haunting baby
A
So give up the ghost
E
Would you give up the ghost?
C#m
Just give up the ghost, yes...
B
Stop your haunting baby
A
So give up the ghost
E
Would you give up the ghost?
C#m
Just give up the ghost, yes...
B
Stop your haunting baby
A E
'Cause I keep going to the river to pray
(Would you give up the ghost? Just give up the ghost)
C#m B
'Cause I need something that could wash all this pain
(Would you give up the ghost, yes? Stop your haunting baby)
A E
And I keep going to the river to pray
(Give up the ghost, would you give up the ghost?)
C#m B
Cause I need something that could wash all this pain
(Just give up the ghost, yes... Stop your haunting baby)
[Refrão]A E C#m B
And I keep going to the river to pray
A E C#m B
'Cause I need something that could wash all this pain
A E C#m B
And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away
A E
And it's your ghost
C#m B A
The ghost of you that keeps me awake
C#m B A
Oh, the ghost of you that keeps me awake
How to play Ghost
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.