Lampedusa
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F# Ebm Ab
People underestimate how beautiful you are
Bm
They always do
F# Ebm Ab
People overestimate how far we are apart
Bm
They always do
F# Ebm Ab
Restless guns and searching sons, reaching wide and far
Bm
They call for you
Refrain
F# Ab
I believe in miracles, miracles come true
Bm
They always do
H Abm Ebm
Draw me with your harbour lines
H Abm
Call for human sacrifice
H F#
Well, if you don't want my soul
Abm Ebm
At least take my body, Lampedusa
F# Ebm Ab
Bm
They always do, they always do
F# Ebm Ab
People underestimate the troubles and the mess
Bm
They always do, they always do
F# Ebm Ab
People underestimate the deaths and your courage
Bm
They always do, they always do
Refrain
F# Ab
I believe in miracles, miracles come true
Bm
They always do, they always do
H Abm Ebm
Draw me with your harbour lines
H Abm
Call for human sacrifice
H F#
Well, if you don't want my soul
Abm
At least take my body
H Abm
LAMPEDUSA
H Abm
LAMPDESUA...
H Abm
138 kilometers away
H Abm
Night and day new bodies on their way
H Abm
LAMPEDUSA
H Abm
LAMPEDUSA
F# Ebm Ab Bm
F# Ebm Ab Bm
F# Ebm Ab
People underestimate how beautiful you are
Bm
They always do
F# Ab
I believe in miracles, miracles come true
Bm
They always do
How to play Lampedusa
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.