Nirvana
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Capo 4
VERSE I
Em G D
When the stars are too cold
Em G D
Frozen over their glow
Em G D
On the edge of the night
C G D
We can be their light
Em G D
So give me more than your touch
Em G D
And give yourself to the rush
Em G D
Just keep holding my hand
C G D
As we?re taking off
C G D
I know where we?ll land
[Refrão]
Em G Cadd9
We can escape to a higher plane
D Em
In Nirvana stay
G Cadd9
Where the dreamers lay
D
I?ll lay you down lay you down
Em G Cadd9
Safe on a higher plane
D Em
In Nirvana stay
G Cadd9
Where the dreamers lay
D
I'll lay you down, lay you down
VERSE II
Em G D
Through the dark there?s a way
Em G D
There?s a love, there?s a place
Em G D
Where we don?t have to hide
C G D
We can dream all night
Em G D
So follow me through the sky
Em G D
And watch the oceans collide
Em G D
Just keep holding my hand
C G D
As we?re taking off
C G D
I know where we?ll land
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Bm C Em
Oh, we don?t need any diamonds or gold
G Bm
Watch the mystic and cryptic unfold
Em C D
As we fly hiiiii-
Em G Cmaj7 Dsus4
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Em G Cmaj7 Dsus4
CHORUS
Em G Cadd9 D
I?ll lay you down, lay you down
Em G Cadd9 D
I?ll lay you down, lay you down
Em G C
How to play Nirvana
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.