Let The Mystery Be - Iris DeMent

Let The Mystery Be

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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
3rd traste
 
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- D lead-in, lyrics start on the 'and' of the 1st beat)
- Played with the capo on the third fret
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[Intro]
D Dsus
D Dsus
D Dsus
D Dsus
 
[Chorus]
D G A D
Everybody is wondering what and where they all came from
D G A D
Everybody is worrying 'bout where they're gonna go when the whole thing's done
D G D G
But no one knows for certain and so it's all the same to me
D A D D
I think I'll just let the mystery be
 
[Verse 1]
D G A D
Some say once you're gone you're gone forever and some say you're gonna come back
D G A D
Some say you rest in the arms of the Savior if in sinful ways you lack
D G D G
Some say that they're coming back in a garden Bunch of carrots and little sweet peas
D A D D
I think I'll just let the mystery be
 
[Chorus]
D G A D
Everybody is wondering what and where they all came from
D G A D
Everybody is worrying 'bout where they're gonna go when the whole thing's done
D G D G
But no one knows for certain and so it's all the same to me
D A D D
I think I'll just let the mystery be
 
[Instrumental]
D G A D
D G A D
D G D G
D A D D
 
[Verse 2]
D G A D
Some say they're going to a place called glory and I ain't saying it ain't a fact
D G A D
But I've heard that I'm on the road to purgatory and I don't like the sound of that
D G D G
I believe in love and I live my life accordingly
D A D D
But I choose to let the mystery be
 
[Chorus]
D G A D
Everybody is wondering what and where they all came from
D G A D
Everybody is worrying 'bout where they're gonna go when the whole thing's done
D G D G
But no one knows for certain and so it's all the same to me
D A D D
I think I'll just let the mystery be
 
[Outro]
D A D D
I think I'll just let the mystery be

How to play Let The Mystery Be

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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.

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