Heavenfaced - The National

Heavenfaced

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Intro: C G Dm Am (2x)
 
C G
I could walk out, but I won't,
Dm Am
In my mind I am in your arms.
C G
I wish someone would take my place,
Dm Am
Can't face heaven all heavenfaced.
C G
No one's careful all the time,
Dm Am
If you lose me, I'm gonna die.
 
Em G C (2x)
 
C G
How completely high was I'
Dm Am
I was off by a thousand miles.
C G
Hit the ceiling, then you fall,
Dm Am
Things are tougher than we are.
C G
I could walk out, but I won't,
Dm Am
In my mind I am in your arms.
C G
I wish someone would take my place,
Dm Am
Can't face heaven all heavenfaced.
 
Em G C (2x)
 
C G Dm Am
Let's go wait out in the fields with the ones we love.
Let's go wait out in the fields with the ones we love.
Let's go wait out in the fields with the ones we love.
Let's go wait out in the fields with the ones we love.
 
C G
She's a griever, my believer
Dm Am
It's not a fever, it's a freezer
C G
I believe her, I`m a griever now
She's a griever, my believer
It's not a fever, it's a freezer
I believe her, I`m a griever now
 
C G Dm Am
Because we'll all arrive in heaven alive
C G Dm Am
We'll all arrive
Because we'll all arrive in heaven alive
We'll all arrive

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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.

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