Mysterious Ways
View chords used in this chart
Then it becomes fairly simple just playing D instead of A, etc. (see the
chord formations). Or you can play it with a capo on 1st fret, which is
how I've finally put the chords. [Editor's Comment]
Intro/transitions: (Repeated about 9 times)
E--------------------------------------
B------10-10---------------------------
G-------9--9---------------------------
D----7--7--7---------------------------
A-10-----------------------------------
E--------------------------------------
(Note: the above is basically the A chord played on a few strings)
(Note: chords given below generally are played by an organ in background)
A D
Johnny took a walk with your sister the moon
A E
Let her pale light in to fill up your room
A D
You've been living underground, eating from a can
A E A
You've been running away from what you don't understand (love)
Chorus: (the chorus basically just switches back between the A and D chords)
E--------------10-10-|-----------------
B------10-10---10-10-|-----------------
G-------9--9----7--7-|-----------------
D-------7--7---------|-----------------
A--------------------|-----------------
E--------------------|-----------------
(A) (D)
(So, when you see A or D, play the above chord formations, respectively)
A D
She's slippy, you're sliding down
A D
She'll be there when you hit the ground
A D
It's alright...it's alright...it's alright
C G
She moves in mysterious ways
A D
It's alright...it's alright...it's alright
C G
She moves in mysterious ways
Johnny take a dive with your sister in the rain
Let her talk about the things you can't explain
To touch is to heal, to hurt is to steal
If you want to kiss the sky
Better learn how to kneel (...on your knees boy!)
She's the wave, she turns the tide
She sees the man inside the child
It's alright...it's alright...it's alright
She moves in mysterious ways (x3)
It's alright...it's alright...it's alright
Lift my days...light up my nights
Guitar Solo:
E-15-17-15-17-15-17-15-17-15-17-------
B-------------------------------------
G-------------------------------------
D-------------------------------------
A-------------------------------------
E-------------------------------------
(Repeat above riff 5 times)
E--9--9--9--9--9--9-10--9--7----------
B-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10----------
G--9--9--9--9--9--9--9--9--9----------
D-------------------------------------
A-------------------------------------
E-------------------------------------
(Repeat above riff 6 times) (Note: this is just a "play" on the A chord)
Bridge: (Strum each chord once, and let ring)
Am D Am
One day you'll look back and you'll see
G A
Where you were held how by this love
D
While you could stand there
C
And not move on this moment
G
Follow this feeling
It's alright...it's alright...it's alright
She moves in mysterious ways
It's alright...it's alright...it's alright
We move through miracle days
Spirit moves in mysterious ways
She moves with it, she moves with it
C G A
Lift my days and light up my nights
Acordes : (8th fret equivalence)
A x x 7 9 10 9 (D chord formation)
D 10 9 7 7 10 10 (G/D chord formation)
E x 7 9 9 9 x (A chord formation)
C 8 10 10 9 8 8 (F chord formation)
G 7 10 9 7 8 x (C chord formation)
Am x x 7 9 10 8 (Dm chord formation)
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Capotraste na 8ª casa
A* = X 0 2 2 2 0 - (*F na forma de A)
Am* = X 0 2 2 1 0 - (*Fm na forma de Am)
C* = X 3 2 0 1 0 - (*G# na forma de C)
D* = X X 0 2 3 2 - (*A# na forma de D)
E* = 0 2 2 1 0 0 - (*C na forma de E)
G* = 3 2 0 0 0 3 - (*D# na forma de G)
How to play Mysterious Ways
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 D. 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.