Heartless Empire
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G# F#
G# F# G# F# G#
And what you found was gold, as black as dried blood
F# G# F# E
The taste was oh so sweet, well one loves to love
F# E
The whole idea seems unfit to rule,
F# G#
But it's always that way
G# F# G# F# G#
So supple sprouts take aim at a coincidental sun
F# G# F# E
And careful hands tie their knots, in yarn until the dawn
F# E
No island, deserted land
F# G#
A heartless empire from
F# G#
What to want!
F# G# whistling/Instrumental
E
F# E
Those who search, search by themselves
F# E
Leaving nothing to gain
F# E
Cast like stones into the night
F# D
We are one and the same
D C Instrumental, end on A
How to play Heartless Empire
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 G#. 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.