Metaphors
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[Intro]/post Chorus: B, D, A, E/D
Verse: B, D, A, E
Chorus: B, A, D, F#, E/F#
The solo is played in the key of B Minor.
I didn't figure this song out, the guitarist of the band posted it to Reddit, I thought
I'd just post it here for a wider audience.
Band's website: https://soundcloud.com/the-winter-brave
Intro: B, D, A, E/D
B D
She speaks in metaphors
A E
Clever wordplay she won't tell me what she's thinking
B D
I heard her say before
A E
That if you were a boat then you might as well be sinking
B D
And that the crows outside
A E
Coming down fast, oh, as they call your name
B D
I said I'm out the door
A E
If you had some sense, you would do the same
B A D
She's got me working my mind
F# E/F#
And I don't decipher code
B A D
It's time to go for a drive
F# E/F#
A long way from home
B D
No, it wouldn't be the first time
A E/D
She's got me on the killing floor
The rest of the song follows the same patterns.
She speaks in lullabies
She said "rock-a-by baby i'll see you in the morning"
And then I waved goodbye
Never saw her again but that's just how it's been
I know she'll be back soon
She's like the setting sun, she'll rise again one day
And then the sky turned gray
If I had some sense, I would fall away
She's got me working my mind
And I don't decipher code
It's time to go for a drive
A long way from home
No it wouldn't be the first time
She's got me on the killing floor
She speaks in metaphors
Clever wordplay she won't tell me what she's thinking
I heard her say before
If you were a boat then you might as well me sinking
She's got me working my mind
And I don't decipher code
It's time to go for a drive
A long way from home
She's got me working my mind
And I don't decipher code
It's time to go for a drive
A long way from home
No it wouldn't be the first time
She's got me on the killing floor
How to play Metaphors
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.