Looking East
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C
[Verse 1]
Bb F C
Standing in the ocean with the sun burning low in the west
Bb F C
Like a fire in the cavernous darkness at the heart of the beast
Bb
With my beliefs and possessions
F Am
Stopped at the frontier in my chest
Bb F
At the edge of my country, my back to the sea
C C
[Verse 2]
Bb F C
Where the search for the truth is conducted with a wink and a nod
Bb F C
And where power and position are equated with the grace of God
Bb F
These times are famine for the soul
Am
While for the senses it's a feast
Bb F
From the edge of my country, as far as you see
C
Looking east
[Chorus]
Eb Bb Eb Bb C
Hunger in the midnight, hunger at the stroke of noon
Eb Bb Eb Bb C
Hunger in the mansion, hunger in the rented room
Eb Bb Eb Bb F
Hunger on the TV, hunger on the printed page
Eb
And there's a God-sized hunger
Bb C
Underneath the laughing and the rage
Bb
In the absence of light
C
And the deepening night
Bb F
Where I wait for the sun
C
Looking east
[Bridge]
Bb F C (x2)
Am F G
How long have I left my mind to the powers that be?
Am F G Bb C (x8)
How long will it take to find the higher power moving in me?
[Pre-Chorus]
Bb C Bb C
Power in the insect Power in the sea
Bb C Bb C
Power in the snow falling silently.
Bb C Bb C
Power in the blossom Power in the stone
Bb C Bb C
Power in the song being sung alone
Bb C Bb C
Power in the wheat field Power in the rain
Bb C Bb C
Power in the sunlight and the hurricane
Bb C Bb C
Power in the silence Power in the flame
Bb C Bb C
Power in the sound of the lover's name
Bb F C
The power of the sunrise and the power of a prayer released
Bb F C
On the edge of my country, I pray for the ones with the least
[Chorus]
Eb Bb Eb Bb C
Hunger in the midnight, hunger at the stroke of noon
Eb Bb Eb Bb C
Hunger in the banquet, hunger in the bride and groom
Eb Bb Eb Bb F
Hunger on the TV, hunger on the printed page
Eb
And there's a God-sized hunger
Bb C
Underneath the questions of the age
Bb
And an absence of light
C
In the deepening night
Bb
Where I wait for the sun
F C
Looking east
Bb F C
(fade)
How to play Looking East
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 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.