Melancholy Holy Martyr
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Capo 1
Intro Dm C Bb x2
Verse
Dm C Bb Dm
Make the sadness go away Come back another day
C Bb Dm
For years I've tried to teach But their eyes are empty
C Bb Dm
Empty, too, I have become For them I must die
C Bb Dm
A sad and troubled race An ungrateful troubled place
[Refrão]
Dm C
I see the sadness in their eyes
Dm
Melancholy in their cries
C
Devoid of all the passion
Dm
The human spirit cannot die
C
Look at the pain around me
Dm
This is what I cry for
C
Look at the pain around me
Dm _
This is what I'll die for
Intro x1
Verse
Dm C Bb Dm
Make the sadness go away Come back another day
C Bb Dm
The things I've said and done Don't matter to anyone
C Bb Dm
But still, you push me to see Something I can never be
C Bb Dm
Why am I their shattered king I don't mean anything
[Refrão]
Dm
I see the sadness... etc.
Dm C Dm
I see the sadness in their eyes Melancholy in their cries
C Dm
Devoid of all the passion The human spirit cannot die Look at the... etc
Solo
Dm C Bb x2
Chorus
Dm
I see the sadness... x2
Solo
Chorus
How to play Melancholy Holy Martyr
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.