Is The Spell Really Broken?
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Intro E B E
E B
Is the spell really broken?
E A
Has the time finally come?
E B
Do they see it's an omen?
E A
That it's over and done?
E B
Have they seen the thing coming?
E A
Or do they pretend?
E B
Do they know that it's finally
E A
Beginning to end?
B
No, they won't listen
E
They don't know they're in hell
B
They're really quite happy
A (E)
With things and themselves
E B
Have the castles all crumbled
E A
Into dust in the sky?
E B
Have the billions been humbled?
E A
Are they ready to die?
B
No, they won't listen
E
They don't know they're in hell
B
They're really quite happy
A (E)
With things and themselves
( B E B A E )
E B
Have they emptied the prisons?
E A
Have they heard the death knells?
E B
Have they hung the last hangman
E A
And must now hang themselves?
B
No, they won't listen
E
They don't know they're in hell
B
They're really quite happy
A E
With things and themselves
Final E B E
How to play Is The Spell Really Broken?
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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.