Kingdom
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[Intro ]
G Em C C x 4
verse 1
G Em C C
Heard the sound screaming down from all around
G Em C C
From loud speakers in the center of the square
G Em C C
Said my time was up, and all the spotlights focused down
G Em C C
Seemed like everyone I ever knew was there
Am D G C
I wandered home alone, past the palaces I'll never own
Am D G
Kindom come, kingdom go
G Em C C x 4
verse 2
G Em C C
Saw the wave that was heading toward the shore
G Em C C
Though it moves me still it breaks what I have made
G Em C C
I need a hand, I can't shout it any more
G Em C C
Is it true yours is so effortlessly played?
Am D G C
There was a lucky rain in June so you couldn't tell what I'd just been doin'
Am D G
Kindom come, kingdom go
G Em C C x 4
verse 3
G Em C C
Traced the path with a smile and sympathy
G Em C C
Saw the circles and the spirals and the lines
G Em C C
Had to realize it really all was me
G Em C C
Had to tell myself a hundred thousand times
Am D G C
Shake my head and say, goddamn I guess I'm here today
Am D G
Kindom come, kingdom go
G Em C C
Outro
Am D G C
There was a lucky rain in June. Do you think that we're drying off real soon?
Am D G
Kindom come, kingdom go
G Em C C x 2
How to play Kingdom
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 G. 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.