Humanity
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Verse 1:
C#m E A E
We are slaves to these age-old afflictions
A B A E
Fighting for control 'till we fell too far
C#m B A E
Pursue desire, ignore our convictions
A B A E
Only wretched souls beneath the weeping stars
Pre-Chorus 1:
C#m E A E
We are calling out in the thick of the war
C#m E A B
I am standing down to fight for something more
C#m E A B
Would we cease these battles, let this love resound
C#m B A E
Still too hard to find our common ground
[Refrão]
C#m B E A
There's a fire that stays bold and courageous
C#m B E
There's a light to light the way
C#m B E A
There's a fire that stays bold and courageous
C#m B E
There's a light to light the way
Verse 2:
C#m E A E
And we try so hard to heal our diseases
A B A E
We break to pieces when our hope has failed
C#m B A E
Some will live or die without a reason
A B A E
Such are the seasons, still our faith prevails
Pre-Chorus 2:
C#m E A E
We are lost and found and beg to be restored
C#m E A B
We keep falling down, harder than before
C#m E A B
But love will find a way to give us strength to carry on
C#m B A E
Sorrow for now, but someday soon be gone
Chorus
Verse 3:
C#m E A E
So we come and go, it's still a mystery
A B A E
And we'll be history long before we find
C#m B A E
All the secrets since now and forever
A B A E
We hope for better on the other side
Bridge:
C#m A E B
God, hear the cries of your people! (4x)
Chorus
How to play Humanity
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 C#m. 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.