Golden
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C#maj7 Ab Bbm Ab
How cruel is the golden rule
C#maj7 Ab Eb F
When the lives we live are only golden plated
C# Ab Eb F
And I Knew That The Lights of the city were too heavy for me
C# Ab Eb F
And though I carried Karats for everyone to see
Fm Eb C# Eb
And I saw God cry in the reflection of my enemies
Fm Eb C# Eb
And all the lovers with no time for me
Fm Eb C# Eb C#
And all of the mothers raise their babies to
Fm
stay away from me
C# Ab Bb Eb
Tongues on the sockets of electric dreams
C# Ab Eb F
Where the sewage of youth drowned the spark of my teens
C# Ab Eb
And I Knew That The Lights of the city were too heavy for me
F
C# Ab Eb F
And though I carried Karats for everyone to see
Fm Eb C# Eb
And I saw God cry in the reflection of my enemies
Fm Eb C# Eb
And all the lovers with no time for me
Fm Eb C# Eb C#
And all of the mothers raise their babies to
Fm
stay away from me
C# Fm
And pray they don't grow up to be
How to play Golden
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#maj7. 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.