Gloomy Sunday
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Am Am7/G D/F# F
Sunday is gloomy my hours are slumberless
Am Am7/G D/F# E
Dearest, the shadows I live with are numberless
Dm Dm7+ F E
Little white flowers will never awaken you
Am Am7/G D/F# E
Not where the black coach of sorrow has taken you
Am Am7/G D/F# F
Angels have no thought of ever returning you
Am Am7/G D/F# E F E
Would they be angry if I thought of joining you
Am7 E Am Am7/G D/F# F E
Gloomy Sunday
Am Am7/G D/F# F
Gloomy Sunday, with shadows I spend it all
Am Am7/G D/F# E
My heart and I have decided to end it all
Dm Dm7+ F E
Soon there'll be candles and prayers that are sad, I know
Am Am7/G D/F# E
Let them not weep, let them know that I'm glad to go
Am Am7/G D/F# F E
Death is no dream, for in death I'm caressing you
Am Am7/G D/F# E F E
With the last breath of my soul, I'll be blessing you
Am7 E Am Am7/G D/F# F E
Gloomy Sunday
A D9 A D9 A D9 A D9
Dreaming, I was only dreaming
A Bm7 C#m7 F#m B7 F7 E7
I wake and I find you asleep in the deep of my heart, dear
Am Am7/G D/F# F E
Darling, I hope that my dream never haunted you
Am Am7/G D/F# E F E
My heart is telling you how much I wanted you.
Am7 E Am Am7/G D/F# F E Am
Gloomy Sunday
How to play Gloomy Sunday
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.