Heathens
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Intro Eb F Gm Bb
Eb
She bargains with the world
F Gm
So everything she wants will come to her
Bb Eb
With no greed inside her mind
F Gm Bb
She knows what she deserves
Eb
We fell from sky with grace
F Gm
And landed in her soft and warm embrace
Bb Eb
She gave her love, her gift of life
F Gm
So we could live with her
Bb Eb
That is why we live like heathens
F Gm
Stealing from the trees of Eden
Bb Eb
Living in the arms of freedom
F Gm
And everything we touch is evil
D7 Eb F Gm
That is why we live like heathens
Eb
The stone, the dirt, the dust
F Gm
The unforgiving promise made to us
Bb Eb
Unworthy of your light, your god, your touch
F Gm
We're guided by the lust
Eb
We cry the fallen names
F Gm
We cry for those who burned beneath the flame
Bb Eb
We stand beside the good and brave
F Gm
The broken and enslaved
Bb Eb
That is why we live like heathens
F Gm
Stealing from the trees of Eden
Bb Eb
Living in the arms of freedom
F Gm
And everything we touch is evil
D7 Eb F Gm
That is why we live like heathens
( Bb Eb F Gm )
Gm
Everything you touch
Gbº
Will be hers
Gm
A mother with no heart
Gbº Cm6 D7
Will give love
Ebº
Her love is yours
D7
But only if you give
D7/C D7/Bb D7/A Gm
Your heart to her
( Gm Gm/F )
( Gm Gm/F )
( Gm Gm/F Gm )
Refrão Final
Bb Eb
That is why we live like heathens
F Gm
Stealing from the trees of Eden
Bb Eb
Living in the arms of freedom
F Gm
And everything we touch is evil
Bb Eb F Gm
That is why we live like heathens
Bb Eb F Gm
That is why we live like heathens
Bb Gm
That is why we live like heathens
How to play Heathens
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 Eb. 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.