Kyrie Eleison (acoustic)
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Capo 3
G C G C G D
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D G D
The wind blows hard against this mountain side
D G C
Across the sea in to my soul
C G D
It reaches into where I cannot hide
G C
Setting my feet up on the road
D C C C D C C C
D G D C C C D
My heart is old, it holds my mem or ies
D G C D D D C
My body burns a gem like flame
C G D C C C D
Somewhere between the soul and soft ma chine
D G C
Is where I find my self a gain
Chorus 1:
G Am G C D
Kyrie El eison, down the road that I must travel
G Am G Em D
Kyrie El eison, through the darkness of the night
G Am G C D
Kyrie El eison, where I'm going will you follow?
G Am G Em D
Kyrie El eison, on a highway in the light
D C C C D C C C
D G D C C C D
When I was young I thought of growing old
D G C D D D C
Of what my life would mean to me
C G D C C C D
Would I have followed down my chosen road?
D G C
Or only wished what I could be?
REPEAT Chorus
Bridge:
Em
Woh – oh – oh
G
Woh – oh – oh
Em
Woh – oh – oh
G A(hold)
Woh – oh – oh
Chorus 2a: (key changes to A)
N.C. (drum beat only)
Kyrie El eison, down the road that I must travel
F#m E
Kyrie El eison, through the darkness of the night
A Bm A D E
Kyrie El eison, where I'm going will you follow
A Bm A F#m E
Kyrie El eison, on a highway in the light
Chorus 2b:
A Bm A D E
Kyrie El eison, down the road that I must travel
A Bm A F#m E
Kyrie El eison, through the darkness of the night
A Bm A D E
Kyrie El eison, where I'm going will you follow
A Bm A F#m E
Kyrie El eison, on a highway in the light
REPEAT Chorus 2b
N.C.
Kyrie El eison, down the road that I must travel
How to play Kyrie Eleison (acoustic)
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.