Hey Adam
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Intro: D, G, D, G x2
D G
Hey Adam, our secret's safe
D G
But I hope the world will learn
D G
Go tend to Eve in the garden, crying
D G
But pay attention to these words
D G
If it ain't fear that holds us
D G
It's fear that tears us down
D G D G
Down and I have come to tell you now
Em A G2
That our Father loves you always
D G D G
Well you may spend a lifetime and many more by her hand
D G D G
Reassuring the blind ones calling our love sin
D G
Well many flames are rising
D G
And many hearts will die
D G D G
Well I am lying in your shadow but I know you'd rather lay by my side
Em A G2
Well our Father loves you always
D, G, D, G x2
D G
Some grow weak in anger
D G
Few grow weak in pain
D G
Whose eyes are holding, tell me
D G
Whose mind is sane?
D G
Hey Adam, our secret's safe
D G
But I hope the world will learn
D G
Go tend to Eve in the garden, crying
D G
Please hear these words
Em A G2
Our Father loves you always
repeat D, G, D, G until the end
How to play Hey Adam
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.