Mission - Chris Cornell
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Intro:
 
E7 Gm E7 A
E7 Gm A
 
verse 1:
 
E7 Bb Gm Dm Bb A Bb
Pulled through you and drowning in your swirl
E7 Gm E7 Bb A Bb A
Cir’---c----ling unfolding in your will
 
Bridge:
 
A
I'm going to glide on the winds of your breathing
Bb A
And alight on your guarded heart
Bb Gm
I'm gonna tear all our temples down
 
[Refrão]
Bb Gm E7
I'm on a mission now
A Gm A
I'm on a mission now
 
Solo 1:
 
Dm E7 Gm A Bb
 
verse 2:
E7 A Dm
Smouldering down inside your mood
E7 Bb A
Slithering and fanning in your eyes
 
Bridge 2:
 
Gm E7 Bb A
I'm going to drive through your crying and sleep in your hair
E7 Bb A
Rise from your ashes and kneel in your prayers
Gm Bb
Tear all your temples down
 
[Refrão]
A E7
I'm on a mission now
Gm
I'm on a mission now
A Gm A
I'm on a mission now
E7 Gm
I'm on a mission now
 
Break:
 
Bb Gm C#
And I have nothing, but then the have is not as good as the want
Dm E7 Gm A Dm
 
Solo 2:
 
E7 Gm
 
Bridge 3:
 
E7 Bb A
I'm going to glide on the winds of your breathing
E7 Bb A
Writhe in your calm and provide your release
E7 Bb A
Weave into your wanting and needing
E7 Bb A Dm
And reside in the heart of your strongest beliefs
Gm Bb A
I'm gonna teat all our temples down
E7
I'm on a mission now
Dm
I'm on a mission now
E7 A Gm A
I'm on a mission now
 
Solo 3:
 
E7 Gm
YEAAAAAHHHHH!!
A Dm
I’m on a mission now
Gm
YEEEAAAHHH!!
 
Break:
 
Bb Gm A C#
And I have nothing, but then the have is not as good as the want

How to play Mission

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E7. 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.

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