Iscariot
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verse 1
Em G Em Cmaj7
A box of doves I placed beside your chest, liar
Em G Em Cmaj7
A stork of silk with rubies in its nest, fire
[Refrão]G Em Am C
Of my love will burn thee to a wizened word, for ere to go unheard
verse 2
Em G Em Cmaj7
A mare of wood, elder, elm and oak, liar
Em G Em Cmaj7
Will keep you fair, if you jest me no joke, fire
[Refrão]G Em Am C
Of my love will burn thee to a wizened word, for ere to go unheard
Bridge
D7 C C/B
You gashed the heart of my heart like a Portuguese
D7 C Am
Witch, I'd planned for you this land, but you devoured my hand
verse 3
Em G Em Cmaj7
I'm old and bruised, but my fate is that of youth, liar
Em G Em Cmaj7
Trickster you, be a grisly dragon's tooth, fire
[Refrão]G Em Am C
Of my love will burn thee to a wizened word, for ere to go unheard
Bridge
D7 C C/B
You gashed the heart of my heart like a Portuguese
D7 C Am
Witch, I'd planned for you this land, but you devoured my hand
Solo
Em G Em Cmaj7 Em G Em Cmaj7
Liar Liar
[Refrão]G Em Am C
Of my love will burn thee to a wizened word, for ere to go unheard
Outro
F C F C F C F C
F C F C F C F F C C
How to play Iscariot
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 Em. 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.