Gilded Cage
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N.C. Dm Gm Dm
I walk alone, the night wears a shadow
C Dm C Dm
Painted in silver, painted in gold
A Dm A Dm
The moment ends in silence, then the moment grows old
N.C. Dm Gm Dm
And when she smiles, a thousand dreams surround her
C Dm C Dm
Dress them in secrets no one can hold
A Dm A Dm
The fire dies in the distance, as the embers grow cold
A# C F
Sing for me now
Gm Dm
All the world is a stage
A# C F
Smile, take a bow
Em7 A
From your gilded cage
N.C. Dm Gm Dm
Behind the glass, she's safe where no one can reach her
C Dm C Dm
Roses with thorns just make her bleed
A Dm A Dm
A fragile porcelain angel breaks so easily
A# C F
Sing for me now
Gm Dm
All the world is a stage
A# C F
Smile, take a bow
Em7 A
From your gilded cage
N.C. Dm Gm Dm
The restless heart cries when no one is listening
C Dm C Dm
She's waiting for someone, waiting for you
A Dm A Dm
To want, love and need her, to help her make it through
A Dm A Dm
As the moment grows old in her gilded cage
How to play Gilded Cage
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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.