Howl
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[Intro ]
C
Verse
C
You were young when your father died.
Always felt like you were left behind,
F C
But you're right where you need to be.
C
We were lost, found a place to hide
Seeking shelter, seeking better lives
F C
For you and for me.
Pre-Chorus
F G
I've got a question let me ask for a second
Am G F
Can I be the one you always need?
F
Do you need me?
Chorus
C
If he could see how you've grown
He would be as happy as I am now.
Am
We've got a place of our own
G/B F
You're still a wolf without a howl.
C
Oh, if only you knew,
If only you knew how.
Am
We've got a place of our own
G/B F
You're still a wolf without a howl.
Verse
C
You were quiet had a somber tone,
Telling me you need to be alone,
F C
But I won't ever go away
C
Found your heart in the dresser drawer
A frozen moment that is only yours.
F C
A place you always wanted to stay.
Pre-Chorus
F G
Give me a second,Oh, did I forget to mention,
Am G F
I'll be the one you always need
F
Do you need me?
Chorus
C
If he could see how you've grown
He would be as happy as I am now.
Am
We've got a place of our own
G/B F
You're still a wolf without a howl.
C
Oh, if only you knew,
If only you knew how.
Am
We've got a place of our own
G/B F
You're still a wolf without a howl.
Bridge
F G C Am G
But I never heard you cry so loud
F G C Am G
Keep asking me "What happens now?"
F G Am G F
And you were never the one to admit defeat.
F
Do you need me?
Chorus
C
If he could see how you've grown
He would be as happy as I am now.
Am
We've got a place of our own
G/B F
You're still a wolf without a howl.
C
Oh, if only you knew,
If only you knew how.
Am
We've got a place of our own
G/B F
You're still a wolf without a howl.
End on F
How to play Howl
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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.