Heaven
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Intro: D A E A
[Verso 1]
A E
Cigarettes and coffee on the front porch like it's 1982
A
Way out in the country, well, there's really nothing better here to do
D
Talk about the preacher, how he's leading this town right into the ground
E A
Nobody is leaving, even though everyone's trying to get out
[Refrão]
D
We're all sinning
A
Trying to find our way into Heaven
E
No one gave us any directions
A
So we end up living in Hell
[Verso 2]
A E
Seems the hardest pill to swallow for the heartache that it causes is the truth
A
So we turn our heads and just pretend that these are things no one ever knew
D
It's a sticky situation we've been making, it's a tale as old as time
E A
Maybe one day we can face itor we won't because it's easier to lie
[Refrão]
D
We're all sinning
A
Trying to find our way into Heaven
E
No one gave us any directions
A
So we end up living in Hell
Instrumental: D A E A
[Refrão]
D
We're all sinning
A
Trying to find our way into Heaven
E
No one gave us any directions
A
So we end up living in Hell
D
We're all sinning
A
Trying to find our way into Heaven
E
No one gave us any directions
A
So we end up living in Hell
Outro:
A
Amen
How to play Heaven
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 D. 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.