Gloomy Sunday
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Em G
Sunday is gloomy
C B7
My hours are slumberless
Em G C B7
Dearest the shadows I live with are numberless
Em G C B7
Little white flowers will never awaken you
Em G C B7
Not where the black coach of sorrow has taken you
Em G C B7
Angels have no thought of ever returning you
Em G C B7
Would they be angry if I thought of joining you
Am E
Gloomy Sunday!
Em G
Sunday is gloomy
C B7
with shadows I spend it all
Em G C B7
My heart and I have decided to end it all
Em G C B7
Soon there'll be candles and prayers that are sad, I know
Em G C B7
Let them not weep, let them know that I'm glad to go
Em G C B7
Death is no dream, for in death I'm caressing you
Em G C B7
With the last breath of my soul I'll be blessing you
Am E
Gloomy Sunday
How to play Gloomy Sunday
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.