Heaven
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Intro
Bm A F#m G x4
[Verso 1]
Bm A
When I was four, I fell off my bike
F#m G
But you told me I'd be okay
Bm A
When I was five, you were by my side
F#m G
When Mama was far away
Bm A
And when I was ten, you were my best friend
F#m G
When no one else came to play
Bm A
"If anyone hits you, you hit back harder"
F#m G
That’s what you'd always say
Bm A F#m G
And you'd say, "Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh"
Em D A/C#
It’s been a long, long day
D A/E G
Are we in Heaven, Heaven, Heaven?
Em D A/C#
'Cause I don't feel pain
D A/C# G
I guess that this is Heaven, Heaven
Em D A/C#
And if you're far away
D A/E G
We're still together, 'gether, 'gether
Em D A/C#
And if I never prayed
D A/C# G
I guess that we're in Heaven, Heaven
Bm A F#m G
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Bm A F#m G
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
[Verso 2]
Bm A
As we got older, you never smiled
F#m G
And I know it’s because of him
Bm A
Oh, you carried that pain more than any child should
F#m G
Buried under your skin
Bm A
Remember that time when I lost my voice
F#m G
And they said I would never sing?
Bm A
Well, now you’ve got a kid, I'm with Ed on tour
F#m G
In cities I’ve never been
Bm A F#m G
And you'd say, "Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh"
Bm A F#m G
And you'd say, "Hold my hand, I'll be your brother wherever you go"
Em D A/C#
It’s been a long, long day
D A/E G
Are we in Heaven, Heaven, Heaven?
Em D A/C#
'Cause I don't feel pain
D A/C# G
I guess that this is Heaven, Heaven
Em D A/C#
And if you're far away
D A/E G
We're still together, 'gether, 'gether
Em D A/C#
And if I never prayed
D A/C# G
I guess that we're in Heaven, Heaven
Bm A F#m G
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Bm A F#m G
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Bm A
Now we've grown up and you've built that love
F#m G
You've got your own family
Bm A
And maybe one day when I build my own
F#m G
I'll remember you said to me
Em D A/C#
It’s been a long, long day
D A/E G
Are we in Heaven, Heaven, Heaven?
Em D A/C#
'Cause I don't feel pain
D A/C# G
I guess that this is Heaven, Heaven
Em D A/C#
And if you're far away
D A/E G
We're still together, 'gether, 'gether
Em D A/C#
And if I never prayed
D A/E G
I guess that we're in Heaven, Heaven
Bm A F#m G
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (Heaven)
Bm A F#m G
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (Heaven, Heaven, Heaven)
Bm A F#m G
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (Heaven)
Bm A F#m G
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
How to play Heaven
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.