Lilah
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D G (x4)
[Verse 1]
D G D G
Like every young man, I had some things that I wanted to say
D G D G
Ere I could begin, you know the world got in my way
[Chorus]
A G
Oh-o-o-oh Lilah, to sleep like a baby
D
To open the window and feel the fair wind
A G D G D G
Oh Lilah, to sleep like a baby again
[Verse 2]
D G D G
We spend so much time weeping and wailing and shaking our fists
D G D G
Creating enemies that really don't exist
[Chorus]
A G
Oh-o-o-oh Lilah, to sleep like a baby
D
To open the window and feel the fair wind
A G D
Oh Lilah, to sleep like a baby again
[Bridge]
Em D
All these comings and goings that cut like a knife
Em D
These small, simple pleasures that make up a life
Em D
A man needs a home, and a child, and a wife
A G
To always be there, always
[Instrumental]
D G D G
[Verse 3]
D G D G
After I'm gone, there are some things that I know I will miss
D G D G
The taste of your mouth; the smell of the perfume on your wrist
[Chorus]
A G
Oh-o-o-oh, Lilah, the fields lie fallow
D
Whate'r ye sow, so shall ye reap
A G
Oh Lilah, the river's still shallow
D
But the river bed is dark and deep
A G
Oh, Lilah, the fields lie fallow
D
Whate'r ye sow, so shall ye reap
A G
Oh Lilah, this ground we hallow
D G
Is ours to tend, but not to keep
[Intrumental]
D G (x4)
[Outro]
D G
Too-rah loo-rah loo-rah Lilah
D G
Too-rah loo-rah loo-rah lay
D G
Now, while all the streets are silent
D G
Take my hand and come away
D G
Too-rah loo-rah loo-rah Lilah
D G
Too-rah loo-rah loo-rah lay
D G
Too-rah loo-rah loo-rah Lilah
D
Too-rah loo-rah loo-rah lay
How to play Lilah
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.