Heathen (the Rays)
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Intro: (C# D#) C#
D# C#
Steel on the skyline
D# G#
Sky made of glass
Fm C#
Made for a real world
D# C#
All things must pass
D# F#
Oo-o
G# G#m
Waiting for something
Ddim F#
Looking for someone
Gdim G#
Is there no reason?
Fm C#
Have I stared too long?
D# C# D# F#
Oo-o, Oo-o
F#5- Fm Bbm5-
You say you'll leave me
G#7+/D# Fm
And when the sun is low
C# D#
And the rays high
F# F#5-
I can see it now
Fm Bbm5- C#
I can feel it die
D# C# D#
Oo-o, Oo-o
Final: G# (6x)
C# D# C# D#
How to play Heathen (the Rays)
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#. 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.