Nova
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Intro: F# F#
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Verse:
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F# C#
I long to feel my heart burned open wide
G#m
'Till nothing else remains
Ebm
Except the fires from which I came
Verse:
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F# C#
Like parted souls, devided for an age
G#m
Awe and wonder I'd embrace
Ebm
And the world anew again
Bridge:
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B F#
But now, this picture from me fades
C#
From still's cold hand there's no reprieve
F#
Light the fire in me
Interlude:
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F# C# B F#
Chorus I:
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F# C#
Shine - Shine your light on me
B F#
Illuminate me - Make me complete
Chorus II:
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Ebm Bbm
Lay me down and wash this world from me
B C#
Open the skies and burn it all away.
B C#
Because I've been waiting - All my life just waiting
B F#
For you to shine - Shine your light on me.
Verse:
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F# C#
I dreamt the world with my eyes open
G#m
But time moved on and then
Ebm
New Worlds begin again.
Bridge:
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B F#
Oh my heart, in this universe so vast
C#
No moment was made to last
F#
So light the fire in me
Chorus I:
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F# C#
Shine - Shine your light on me
B F#
Illuminate me - Make me complete
Chorus I:
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F# C#
Please shine - Shine your light on me
B F#
No hesitation - Make me complete
Chorus II:
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Ebm Bbm
Lay me down and wash this world from me
B C#
Open the skies and burn it all away
B C#
Because I've been waiting - All my life just waiting
B F#
For you to shine - Shine your light on me
Interlude:
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2x F# C# B F#
Chorus II:
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Ebm Bbm
Lay me down and wash this world from me
B C#
Open the skies and burn it all away
B C#
'Cause I've been waiting - All my life
B F#
Forever waiting - Shine your light on me
B C#
Because I've been waiting - All my life just waiting
B F#
For you to shine - Shine your light on me
How to play Nova
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 F#. 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.