Letters In Wartime
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Eb|----7-----6-----2-----9-----4-----0----|
Bb|----7-----6-----2-----9-----4-----0----|
Gb|----8-----8-----3-----9-----4-----1----|
Db|----9-----9-----4-----11----6-----2----|
Ab|----9-----9-----4-----11----6-----2----|
Eb|----7-----6-----2-----9-----4-----0----|
Bb B* F C Gm Eb
Bb B* F C
There's a way over you don't go
Bb B* F C
Count the days all silent, pinned and roped
Bb F C Gm
Well there's dynamite in that tunnel for the matchbox in your head
Bb F C Gm
You know, curious canaries suffer no fools in their stead
Gm Bb F Gm
suffer no fools in their stead
Gm Bb F Gm
suffer no fools in their stead
F F
Bb Gm F F
We got lost at sea once night deceived oh no
Bb Gm F F
Bitter tried you bleed, a bear that's treed oh no
Gm Bb F F
Where not everything comes forgettable oh no
// guitar solo goes over this :P
Eb Bb F F x2
Eb Bb
F
This is the time I've waited for you
Eb
Bordered a line I can't ignore
Bb
Taken a life I've waited to come again
// more guitar solo over this
F Eb Bb x3
// listen for the piano in this part
F Bb F C
It's the only way that I talk
Bb Gm Bb
And you've always known that it was
F Bb F C
It's the only way I can tell you
Bb Gm Bb
Like letters in wartime do
Bb Gm Bb
F F
Bb Gm F F
Been lost at sea for years deceived oh no
Bb Gm F F
Chased by sets of French Corvettes oh no
Gm Bb
Where not everything comes forgettable
// more solo over this too
F Eb Bb x3
How to play Letters In Wartime
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 Eb. 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.