Never Truly Vanish
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Intro D G D G
D
We're defended by our heroes
A
From sea to shining sea
Bm
Fighting for our freedom
A
Looking out for you and me
Em
We think of all you gave us
Bm A
How you were there to save us so we'd see
Em D G
You risked your life so we could all live free
D G
But our heroes never die
D Bm
Your spirit fills the sky
Em D A
Your presence truly blessed us from the start
Em D G
You will never truly vanish from our hearts
Bm A D G D G
No, you'll never truly vanish from our hearts
D
We're defended by our heroes
A
He stood among the best
Bm
Protecting us from evil,
A
You rose above the rest
Em
And though we could see through you
Bm A
It seems we hardly knew you, we confess
Em D
Thanks to what you've done
G
We've all been blessed
D G
But our heroes never die
D Bm
Your spirit fills the sky
Em D A
Your presence truly blessed us from the start
Em D A
You will never truly vanish from our hearts
Em
And though my soul is aching
C
Deep inside my heart is breaking
G D
Nothing is the same since you've been gone
Em
No, I don't think I can take it
C
I don't know how I make it
G D
When I'm beaten up and think I can't go on
Em
But then I think of all you gave us
D
And I realize that you've saved us
Em D A B
The power of your memory will grow strong
E A
'Cause our heroes never die
E C#m
Your spirit fills the sky
F#m E B
Your presence truly blessed us from the start
F#m E A
You will never truly vanish from our hearts
C#m B E
You will never truly vanish from our hearts
How to play Never Truly Vanish
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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.