Into The Lantern Waste
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
1st traste
[Intro]
C C F|C C F|C C F|C C F|C
[Verse 1]
C F C
I met a man at the park on a bench.
F C F C
He was looking at home with a paper and pen.
C F Am
He said, "Daughter, I have been through the Shadowlands."
F C Am C
For to hurt is to love and to know that you can
F C Dm C
that you are not alone 'cause we all are broken.
C C F|C C F|C C F|C C F|C
[Verse 2]
C F C
He said you cannot diminish the glory of God
F C F C
by refusing to worship like if locked in your cell.
C F Am
On the walls you write "Darkness" to put out the sun.
F C Am C
So you might turn the page, or you might shut the book,
F C Dm C
but the truth is still true even if you don't look.
C C F|C C F|C C F|C C F|C
[Verse 3]
C F C
He spoke to me then, "Are you looking for truth,
F C F C
or is it wishful thinking and comfort you choose
C F Am
on the edge of a sword or the knot of a noose?
F C Am C
On the way to your death, should I reassure you?
F C Dm C
But the comfort will come if you search for the truth."
C C F|C C F|C C F|C C F|C
[Verse 4]
C F C
See here I'm still stuck on these fairy tales
F C F C
with a lion, a wardrobe, and magic unveiled.
C F Am
For there's truth in these pages and each line I read.
F C Am C
I'm the boy that betrays Him, I can clearly see,
F C Dm C
but the lion that saves him is bleeding for me.
C C F|C C F|C C F|C G C
How to play Into The Lantern Waste
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.