Montauk
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Intro: G D F#m (2x)
Bm D F#m (2x)
Verse 1:
G
It's getting cold
D
Thought it was too soon to
A
tell but it was terribly old
A F#/Bb
and as the heartbeat
Bm Em D F#
slows to a heartless crawl
G
The lights went out The lights
D A
went out and darkness filled the
A F#/Bb Bm
house on tiring night
Em D F# Edim
under a Long Is land sky
[Refrão]
Bm Em
I thought I'd known the consequence
but sweetness can you believe
A
this? This mess we've made of it
D F#
This mess we've made of it
Bm
In years to come it might
Em
make sense but sweetness
did you believe this?
A
Just what's become of it?
D F# Bm
What's become of it?
Verse 2:
G
If you hear this and
D
you think you're ready
A A F#/Bb Bm
then meet me in Montauk where
Em D F#
we'll write out in the sand
G D
Here lies the destiny of 2
A A F#/Bb Bm
hurt souls afraid to be cured a gain
Em D F# (hold)
That could be our e pitaph
[Refrão]
Bm Em
I thought I'd known the consequence
but sweetness can you believe
A
this? This mess we've made of it
D F#
This mess we've made of it
Bm
In years to come it might
Em
make sense but sweetness
did you believe this?
A
Just what's become of it?
D F#
What's become of it?
Breakdown: Bm A C F# (2x)
Guitar Solo: Bm A G F# (2x) F#
[Refrão]
Bm Em
I thought I'd known the consequence
but sweetness can you believe
A
this? This mess we've made of it
D F#
This mess we've made of it
Bm
In years to come it might
Em
make sense but sweetness
did you believe this?
A
what's become of it?
D F# F#
What's become of it? I know
Bm Em
I thought I'd known the consequence
but sweetness can you believe
A
this? This mess we've made of it
D F#
This mess we've made of it
Bm
In years to come it might
Em
make sense but sweetness
did you forsee this?
A
Just what's become of it?
D F# Bm
What's become
How to play Montauk
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 G. 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.