Heavens Knife
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Capo 5
Intro:
G D/F# Em D
G D/F#
Take my hand
Em D
I won't let go
Am D G D/F#
We've waited so long
G D/F#
And all my life
Em D
I walked alone
Am D G
To you, my heart, my home
C D
Like the first man
G D/F# Em D C D G D/F#
I was cut so deep by heaven's knife
C D
When I awoke from my sleep
G D/F# Em D C
Oh my Lord, she's beautiful
D
She's a part of me
G
She's my wife
G D/F#
Bound by love
Em D
One flesh to be
Am D G D/F#
An unbroken ring
G D/F#
And I lay down
Em D
My life for thee
Em D G
In this we are free
C D
Like the first man
G D/F# Em D C D G D/F#
I was cut so deep by heaven's knife
C D
When I awoke from my sleep
G D/F# Em D C
Oh my Lord, she's beautiful
D
Walking up to me
C D
Oh she's wonderful, standing next to me
C
Oh she's all
D
All that I can see, yeah
C D
She's beautiful, she's a part of me
G
She's my wife
How to play Heavens Knife
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.