Last Beat Of My Heart - Siouxsie and The Banshees

Last Beat Of My Heart

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C
In the sharp gust of love
My memory stirred
 
Am
When time wreathed a rose
A garland of shame
 
F
Its thorn my only delight
War torn, afraid to speak
 
C
We dare to breathe
Majestic, Imperial,
A bridge of sighs
 
Am
Solitude sails
In a wave of forgiveness
 
C
On angels' wings
Reach out your hands
Don't turn your back
 
Am
Don't walk away
 
F
How in the world
 
Fm
Can I wish for this?
 
C C7
Never to be torn apart
 
F
Close to you
 
Fm C
'Til the last beat
Of my heart
 
C
At the close of day
The sunset cloaks
 
Am
These words in shadowplay
 
F
Here and now, long and loud
 
C
My heart cries out
 
Am
And the naked bone of an echo says
 
C
Don't walk away
 
F Fm
Reach out your hands
 
C C7
I'm just a step away
 
F
How in the world
 
Fm
Can I wish for this?
 
C C7
Never to be torn apart
 
F
Close to you
 
Fm C
'Til the last beat
 
C7
Of my heart
 
F
How in the world
 
Fm
Can I wish for this?
 
C C7
Never to be torn apart
 
F
'Til the last beat
 
Fm C
'Til the last fleeting beat
 
C7
Of my heart
 
F Fm C C7 (repeat to fade out)

How to play Last Beat Of My Heart

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. 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.

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