Land Of The Living
View chords used in this chart
Interlude: | E | G#m | E | G#m |
verse 1:
E
Into the land of the living black bleeds orange into blue
E E G#m B
I am coming to life; light is breaking through
E G#m
I can hear the bells in the city across the ancient shore
B E G#m E G#m B
I am ready to fight; let down the scarlet cord
Pre-Chorus 1:
C#m B/D# E G#m B
It’s time to shed this masquerade
[Refrão]
B
You cannot love in moderation
B
You’re dancing with a dead man’s bones
B E
Lay your soul on the threshing floor
Interlude:
| E | E6 | B/E | E |
verse 2:
E G#m B
Between the wall of the river shoulders bare the sacred stones
E G#m B E G#m B
We made it alive; we are not alone
Pre-Chorus 2:
C#m B/D# E
Kiss the ground and change your name
[Refrão]
B
You cannot love in moderation
B
You’re dancing with a dead man’s bones
B E
Lay your soul on the threshing floor
Interlude 2:
| E | E6 | B/E | E |
Bridge:
E
I heard the distant battle drum
C#m
The mockingbird spoke in tongues
B/D#
Longing for the day to come
C#m
I set my face, forsook my fears
F#m
I saw the city through my tears
A2
The darkness soon will disappear
G#m7 B E
And be swallowed by the sun
Ending:
B
I am coming home
E
I am coming home
B
I am coming home
E E6 B/E E
I am coming home
How to play Land Of The Living
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 E. 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.