I Was Low
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Intro: Dm Am (x4)
Verse
Dm Am
I got hurried into battle,
Dm Am
I don’t really want to go
Dm Am Bb
Water’s falling and a long way home
Verse
Dm Am
Take a minute in the morning
Dm Am
Breathe before you never know
Dm Am Bb C
Let’s go running in the silent snow
[Refrão]
Dm C F Gm
For my gold, I was late, I was low
Dm C F
then brought down, by a lake, I was low
Verse
Dm Am
Something heavy in the twilight
Dm Am
Rolling heavy like a stone
Dm Am Bb
Glory’s coming to the ones who take it slow
Verse
Dm Am
A pick all bloody in the violent
Dm Am
silent, silent snow
Dm Am Bb C
If you really want to touch my body go on, go on
Bb C
Go on, go
[Refrão]
Dm C F Gm
For my gold, I was late, I was low
Dm C F Gm
In the broken malaise we are old
Bridge
Bb C Dm
Walking life,
Dm C Eb Dm C
dying draws
[Refrão]
Dm C F Gm
For my gold, I was late, I was low
Dm C F Gm
But your love will always call me home
Bb C Dm C Eb Dm
Will always call me home
How to play I Was Low
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 Dm. 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.