Hurricanes
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G Em
Skies above are darkening
C D
I don't know where you are
G Em
Take away these hurtful things
C C
I thought we'd come so far
C Em
Now every evening I go out
D C
Sleeping by your door
C Em
Hurricanes are blowing
D C
This tidal wave to shore
G Em
Present flooded by the past
C D
I dwell inside a jar
G Em
Press my face against the glass
C D
Mourning every scar
C Em
Stumbling through your cemetery
C C
Craving to be craved
C Em
Time will tell the awful truth
D C
We won't escape this maze
G Em C C
But you are the one I adore
G Em C C
Always and forevermore
A D G Em C D
We'll sail this ship through the storm
G Em
Old familiar feeling
C D
Of you slipping through my hands
G Em
The sea will drag us out
C C
Until we're praying for the land
C Em
Don't you know that I can see
C C
The truth behind your lies
C Em
Wasn't me who gathered
D C
All those clouds inside your eyes
G Em C C
But you are the one I adore
G Em C C
Always and forevermore
A D G Em C D
We'll sail this ship through the storm
( G Em C D )
( G Em C D )
( G Em C D )
G Em C C
But you are the one I adore
G Em C C
Always and forevermore
A D G Em C D
We'll sail this ship through the storm
Final G Em C D G
How to play Hurricanes
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 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.