Mystery Binds
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[Intro]
Bm G F#m Em x4
[Verse]
Bm G F#m Em
Child devoured on the western wind
Bm G F#m Em
As others were, I must have been
A G
Others saw a hovering ring
B Em
A dream retrieved from a common spring
A G
The very same source taken
D Em
My sorrow, at once awakened
Bm G F#m Em
Awakened
Bm G F#m Em
Awakened
Bm G F#m Em
Awakened
Bm G F#m Em
We walk apart on the sand and stone
Bm G F#m Em
Yet all I've loved, I've loved alone
A G
Silver craft, a stormy dawn
B Em
The wretched raft of life is drawn
A G
For every ounce of wasted will
D Em
More mystery binds me still
Bm G F#m Em
Binds me
Bm G F#m Em Bm
Binds me
A Bm
Binds me still
Bm G F#m Em
From the vault inside the mountain
Bm G F#m Em
All the coins from every fountain
A G
And from the sun that 'round us rolled
B Em
Cars and streets, everything gold
A G
Lightning dashed, tossed and torn
D Em Bm
I, at last, took demon form
Bm G
All I've loved
F#m Em Bm
I've loved alone
Bm G
All I've loved
F#m Em Bm
I've loved alone
Bm G
All I've loved
F#m Em Bm
I've loved alone
Bm G
All I've loved
F#m Em Bm
I've loved alone
Bm G F#m x2
A G B Em
A G D Em
Bm G F#m x2
Bm
How to play Mystery Binds
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.