Nan’s Song
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Intro: D D/F# A G 2x
D D/F# A Em7 G
You said when you´d die that you’d walk with me every day
D D/F# A Em7 G
Then I´d start to cry and say please don’t talk that way
D D/F# A Em7 G
With a blink of an eye the lord came and asked you to meet
D D/Db A Em7 G
You went to a better place but he stole you away from me.
D D/F# A Em7 G
And now she lives in heaven
D D/F# A Em7
But I know they let her out.
G
To take care of me
Chorus:
G D G D
There’s a strange kind of light, caressing me tonight.
G D C C/G A
Pray silence my fear, she is near, bringing heaven down here.
D D/F# A G 2x
D D/F# A Em7 G
I miss your love, I miss your touch, but I’m feeling you every day.
D D/F# A Em7 G
And I can almost hear you say ‘You’ve come a long way baby’.
D D/F# A Em7 G
And now you live in heaven
D D/F# A Em7
But I know they let you out.
G
To take care of me
Chorus:
G D G D
There’s a strange kind of light, in my bedroom tonight.
G D C C/G A
Pray silence my fear, she is near, bring your heaven down here.
Hm A Em F#m - F#
You taught me kings and queens, while stroking my hair
Hm A Em F#m - F#
And in my darkest hour, I know you are there
Hm A Em F#m - F#
kneeling down besides me, whispering my prayers.
Chorus:
G D G D
Yes, There’s a strange kind of light, caressing me tonight.
G D C C/G A
Pray silence my fear; she is near, bringing heaven down here.
G D G D
The next time that we meet, I will bow at her feet.
G D C - C/G
and say wasn’t life sweet then we´ll prepare,
A
to take heaven down there
D D/F# A G
D D/F# A Em7
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
C/G = 3 3 2 X 1 X
D = X X 0 2 3 2
D/Db = X 4 0 2 3 2
D/F# = 2 X 0 2 3 2
Em7 = 0 2 2 0 3 0
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
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.