Next Of Kin
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Intro:
e|-------------9-------------------9------------5---7---5---7---5-------5----|
B|--7/10-12-10---10-12-10-7/9-12-9---9-12-9-5/7---7---7---7---7---7-5/7---7--|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A E D (with intro riff) x 2
C#m Bm
We walked along the rocks for nearly an hour
C#m Bm
I caught the way you looked at me in the sunlight
C#m Bm
You took something before you went in the shower
C#m Bm
You have suppressed the things that make you feel uptight
E E/B E E/B
If I had known you couldn't swim we would never have gone in
A E D
I left my love in the river
A E D
The only one who sees
A E D
I lost his hand in the current
E C#m Bm
It was the life I wanted and I’d hoped for
E C#m Bm
And now I am left sifting through the leaves
C#m Bm
His arms so hard, I saw his skin through his t-shirt
C#m Bm
The grass so tall, we knew we wouldn't be found
C#m Bm
We climbed into the stream so no one will be heard
C#m Bm
And in no time at all there wasn't a sound
E E/B E E/B
If I’d known you couldn't swim we would have never gone in
A E D
I left my love in the river
A E D
The only one who sees
A E D
I lost his hand in the current
E C#m Bm
It was the life I wanted and I’d hoped for
E C#m Bm
And now you’re left sifting through the leaves
A D x4
E
No colour to his skin, inform the next of kin
E D
No colour to his skin
A E D
I left my love in the river
A E D
The only one I see
A E D
I left his hand in the current
E C#m Bm
And now I am left blowing through the trees
A E D (with intro riff) x 4
D
How to play Next Of Kin
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 B. 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.