View chords used in this chart
intro: F#5 C#5 E5 D#5
then: C#5/D5 B5/C5
verse: F#5 B5 F#5 B5 (he's got a dull...)
chorus: C#5 A5 E5 (the dull knife cuts so...)
he's got a dull knife and it waits for me
he's got a dull knife in a place i cannot see
he'll take my life from me
he'll take it oh, so slowly, i cant believe
the dull knife cuts so deep
yeah
makes my kind bleed
yeah
i've got no time for laying down
i've got no time for worrying about sacred ground
dont take my crown from me
i put it on when you would not see
<chorus>
<whistle> while intro plays...
the pressures off you see
the pressure that comes with uncertainty
he'll take my life from me
he'll take it oh so slowly
<chorus> slide to F#5 AFTER E5!
-WEIS
How to play #
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#5. 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.