Lotus
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Em
Gather around
D
All the things that we admire
Am
To be here is where I wanted to be
Em C Em C
To abandon who I was
Em
Gather around
D
As we're pushed towards the fire
Am
We've been tricked into believing that all
C Em C Em C
Starts and ends within our walls
( Em D Am D )
( Em D Am D )
Em
Gather around
D
Holding close your sons and daughters
Am
Promise them that we will all be alright
Em C Em C
Let them know you love them all
Em
Talk to yourself
D
Let your essence be the answer
Am
While we chase the meaning of who we are
C Em C Em C
Navigating through a storm
Em D Am
Gather around and follow me
Am Em
Something misled us to this
Em D Am
Wanting it all is poverty
Am Em
Rich is the one who is free
D C
Be the one who wakes up
D C9
All of those who roam
( Em D D4 D )
( Am Em E4 E )
( Em D Am Em )
C
Shake your head to the sides
D
Wake the animal inside of you
Am
Run away from it all
Em D
Let the wildness be your home
C
Plant a tree, kill a man
D
Let your instincts be in charge of you
Am
Where you walk, what you dream
Em C D6 D
Measures who you really are
( Em D Am D )
( Em D Am D )
Em
Turn to your friends
D
Let them face the one you mirror
Am
And the demons that now rest on your side
Em
They will leave you on your own
How to play Lotus
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 Em. 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.