Nan's song
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Int: (D D/Db A G)2x
D D/Db A Em7 G
You said when you'd die that you'd walk with me every day
D D/Db A Em7 G
And I'd start to cry and say please don't talk that way
D D/Db A Em7 G
With the blink of an eye the Lord came and asked you to leave
D D/Db A Em7 G
You went to a better place but He stole you away from me
D D/Db A Em7 G
And now she lives in heaven
D D/Db A Em7
But I know they let her out
G
To take care of me
D
There's a strange kind of light
G D
Caressing me tonight
G D C C/G
Pray silence my fear she is near
A
Bringing heaven down here
(Int:)
D D/Db
I miss your love I miss your touch
A Em7 G
But I'm feeling you every day
D D/Db
And I can almost hear you say
A Em7 G
'You've come a long way baby'
D D/Db A Em7 G
And now you live in heaven
D D/Db A Em7
But I know they let you out
G
To take care of me
D
There's a strange kind of light
G D
In my bedroom tonight
G D C C/G
Pray silence my fear she is near
A
Bringing heaven down here
Bm A
You taught me kings and queens..
Em F#m - F#
While stroking.. my head..
Bm A Em F#m - F#
And In my darkest hour... I know you.. are there
Bm A
Leaning down beside me
Em F#m - F#
Whispering my prayer's
G D
Yes there's a strange kind of light
G D
Caressing me tonight
G D
Pray silence my fear
C - C/G
She is near
A
Bringing heaven down here
G D
The next time that we meet
G D
I will bow at her feet
G D
You'll say: "wasn't life sweet..
C C/G
when we were there..
A
To take heaven down there.."
(Int:)
How to play Nan's song
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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.