Hollow Veins
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Intro: Em C D C D
Em C
I leaned into a borrowed heat
D Em
A fragile pulse beneath my chest
C Am
For just a moment I felt whole
Em
Then it slipped
C
It passes through
Am
But never stays
[Refrão]
Em
Hollow veins, hollow veins
C
Something flows but feels the same
D
Every touch just fades away
Am
I remain
Em
Hollow veins, hollow veins
C
No more reasons left to blame
D
It’s not the world that keeps me drained
Am
It’s what I am
Intro: Em C D Am
Em C
Your breath dissolved against my skin
D Em
A silent spark I couldn’t keep
C Am
I chased the echo in your eyes
Em
But nothing lived in me
C
It moves inside
Am
But never stays
[Refrão]
Em
Hollow veins, hollow veins
C
Every current feels the same
D
Every fire without a flame
Am
I remain
Em
Hollow veins, hollow veins
C
Nothing left to rearrange
D
Every pulse repeats my name
Am C Em C Am
I remain
C Em
I thought the hunger was the cause
C
I thought desire could fill the loss
Am
But every vein I try to fill
Em C
Is empty still
Em
Hollow veins, hollow veins
C
Nothing left to rearrange
D
Every current feels the same
Em C
I remain
D Am
Hollow veins…
Em C D Am
Still the same…
How to play Hollow Veins
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 Em. 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.