King And Cross
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Possible chord shapes:
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Amaj7(/E) B6 C#m7 F#m9 E/G#
e|---0---------4---------4---------4--------4--|
B|---2---------4---------5---------2--------5--|
G|---1---------4---------4---------2--------4--|
D|---2---------4---------6---------2--------6--|
A|---0---------2---------4---------4--------7--|
E|--(0)--------x---------x---------2--------4--|
Some of the specific chord shapes are probably inaccurate, but I think the basic chords
are correct.
In the studio recording of the song the 5th, 4th and 3rd strings are generally loudest -
the high e string is barely audible.
Intro:
Amaj7/E B6 C#m7 F#m9
Verse:
Amaj7/E B6 C#m7 F#m9
Glistening nighttime dew, and she is walking with me.
Amaj7/E B6 C#m7 F#m9
From the house of red, I hear a child crying.
Amaj7/E B6 C#m7 F#m9
Foxes heading home, their prey hangs from their jaws.
Amaj7/E B6 C#m7 F#m9
And the forest knows, but it won’t share the secret.
[Refrão]Amaj7/E B6 C#m7
When the king takes sides,
F#m9 Amaj7/E B6 C#m7
Leaving moral minds; soldiers take their share.
F#m9 Amaj7/E B6 C#m7
Nighthawks seem to sense that now is the time.
F#m9 Amaj7/E B6 C#m7
Deep inside them burns the raging fire of life.
F#m9
He'll take back what he owns.
Amaj7/E B6 C#m7 F#m9
Verse:
Amaj7/E B6 C#m7 F#m9
Death cannot take hold, if I can keep momentum.
Amaj7/E B6 C#m7 F#m9
Fortres-ses of stone, turn into crystal tears
Amaj7/E B6 C#m7 F#m9
Soothed by southern winds; I’ve found my strength now.
Amaj7/E B6 C#m7 F#m9
And no- body knows, and we must keep their secret.
[Refrão]Amaj7/E B6 C#m7
When the king takes sides,
F#m9 Amaj7/E B6 C#m7
Leaving moral minds; soldiers take their share.
F#m9 Amaj7/E B6 C#m7
Nighthawks seem to sense that now is the time.
F#m9 Amaj7/E B6 C#m7
Deep inside them burns the raging fire of life.
F#m9
He'll take back what he owns.
Amaj7/E B6 C#m7 F#m9
Amaj7/E B6 C#m7 F#m9
Instrumental:
Amaj7/E E/G# C#m7 F#m9
Amaj7/E E/G# C#m7 F#m9
Amaj7/E E/G# C#m7 F#m9
Amaj7/E E/G# C#m7 F#m9
[Refrão]Amaj7/E B6 C#m7
When the king takes sides,
F#m9 Amaj7/E B6 C#m7
Leaving moral minds; soldiers take their share.
F#m9 Amaj7/E B6 C#m7
Nighthawks seem to sense that now is the time.
F#m9 Amaj7/E B6 C#m7
Deep inside them burns the raging fire of life.
F#m9
He'll take back what he owns.
Outro:
Amaj7/E B6 C#m7 F#m9
How to play King And Cross
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 Amaj7. 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.