Jealous Gods
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Capo 1
Intro: Bm D/A G G (2x)
verse 1:
Bm D/A
Can you feel the void between us?
G Bm
Nothing there but light, yet it seems like the weight of the world
D/A G Em
Keeping us here in the dark
Bm D/A
If I allow our blessings define us
G Bm
Bearing the scars of our loss like it’s all we deserve
D/A G Em
When passions we hold will depart
[Refrão]A Em
If I could build a bridge between us
A
Arcs of soaring rainbows
Em
Strength of Mother Earth
D/A A
Would it fill our hearts?
Em
If I instilled a faith to guide us
A
Blind and sweet like free flow
D/A
A seed in every word
Could we lose the facades
Bm D/A G G
Are we just jealous Gods?
Bm D/A G Em
verse 2:
Bm D/A
With every wall ablaze around us
G Bm
Calling out your name like it's now and never surrender
D/A G Em
Victory is yours to claim
Bm D/A
By every trick of light, by sleight of hand
G
That makes a miracle reality right where you stand
Bm D/A G
They got their claws in good and deep so you see
Em
There ain't no placing the blame
[Refrão]A Em
And so I'll build a bridge between us
A
Arcs of soaring rainbows
Em
Strength of Mother Earth
D/A A
For a brand new start
Em
And instill new faith to guide us
A
Blind and sweet like free flow
Em
With every single word
D/A
We won't go down as frauds
Bridge:
F G F
Like jealous gods, like jealous gods
A F
We are the perfect flaws, perfect with our flaws
F G F
Just jealous gods, just jealous gods
A
We're the perfect flaws, the perfect flaws
Bm
verse 3:
Bm D/A
I can sense your apprehension
G Bm
Fear for naught for I'm here and I'm made of your love
D/A G Em
Found in the quick of things
[Refrão]A Em
And we can walk the bridge between us
A
Arcs of soaring rainbows
Em
Strength of Mother Earth
D/A A
Let it fill our hearts
Em
And instill a faith to guide us
A
Blind and sweet like free flow
Em
There's a joy for every hurt
D/A A
Forgiveness in the flaws
Em
Even for jealous gods
A Em A Em etc
How to play Jealous Gods
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.