Land Of Skin And Sorrow
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Intro: Em D Em
In the land of skin and sorrow
D Em
Lies a heart as pure as gold
Who is waiting for the last ones
D Em
To come back into the fold
D Em
Some will wander in today
D Em
Some hold back until tomorrow
But the door will soon be closing
D Em
In the land of skin and sorrow
INTERLUDE: D Em D Em
Climbing out is never easy
D Em
On this ladder, rung by rung
Swinging wildly in the breezes
D Em
Souls emerging, one by one
D Em
As it was in the beginning
D Em
It shall be again tomorrow
While the lamp of love still burns here
D Em
In the land of skin and sorrow
Instrumental: Em D Em D Em
D
Beasts of burden (beasts of burden)
Em
Beasts of prey (beasts of prey)
D
Will lay down (will lay down)
Em
Their coats of clay
We must return all that we borrowed
D Em
From the land of skin and sorrow
OUTRO:
Em D Em D Em D Em D Em
In the land of skin and sorrow
How to play Land Of Skin And Sorrow
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.