Gospel
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INTRO: A5
VERSE:
A5
I used to think about it when I was a little one all alone
A5
Used to be so excited, so excited on my own
Dsus2
I used to think about it when I was a little one all alone
A5
Used to be so excited, so excited in my home
E
You wouldnt believe it even if I told ya
Dsus2
This little girl with too much exposure
E
Big bad world, eyes black like a raven
Dsus2
I knew right then my soul needed saving
[Refrão]
A5
You were way out of my league back then
E Dsus2
Go anyway, be a man
A5
I am sixteen and I love you and Im standing on your step
A5
I took a photograph in my mind
A5
But I don't know where it's kept
E
I'm embarrassing and limited with thoughts I have repressed
Dsus2
But I'm sixteen and I love you and I haven't lost it yet
VERSE II:
A5 F#m
I used to think about it when I was a little one all alone
E Dsus2
Used to be so excited, so excited in my home
A5 F#m
I used to think about it when I was a little one all alone
E Dsus2
Used to be all about it, all about it on my own
E
You wouldnt believe it even if I told ya
Dsus2
This little girl with too much exposure
E
Big bad world, eyes black like a raven
Dsus2
I knew right then my soul needed saving (This is the end)
[Refrão]
A5
You were way out of my league back then
E Dsus2
Go anyway, be a man
A5
I am sixteen and I love you and Im standing on your step
I took a photograph in my mind
But I don't know where it's kept
E
I'm embarrassing and limited with thoughts I have repressed
Dsus2
But I'm sixteen and I love you and I haven't lost it yet
Bridge:
A5
Let me be your gospel
F#m
Baby, weve got history
E
Let me be your gospel
Dsus2
Baby, weve got history
A5 F#m
This is the end, my faithful friend (Let me be your gospel / Baby, weve got history)
E Dsus2
The bitter end, coming home again (Let me be your gospel / Baby, weve got
history)
A5
This is the end
Instrumental: A5 E Dsus2
A5
Drink to you, you always wished me well
E Dsus2
And those that don't go fuck yourself
A5
Drink to you, you always wished me well
E Dsus2
And those that don't go fuck yourself
A5
This is the end
How to play Gospel
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 A5. 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.