Ode To A Nightingale
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[Intro]
C B7 Em Em
[Verse]
Em
The nightingale is singing the healing has begun
C
The bells of freedom ringing welcoming the dawn
D
The light of hope is beaming challenging the sun
Em
Sing nightingale sing
[Verse]
Em
Let me hear the voices shout into the sky
C
Grateful hallelujah redeemed and sanctified
D
With all determination to keep the dream alive
Em
Sing nightingale sing
[Chorus]
C
From the top of the mountain
B7 Em
To the bottom of the wishing well
C
Sore as high as the eagle
B7 Em
To the belly of the broken world
C B7 Em Em
Sing - ing nightingale
[Verse]
Em
Democracy is breathing lips by hope and change
C
But since that we’re committed
There’s balance to be paid
D
We’re kneeling at the alter with shadow of the sain
Em
Sing nightingale sing
[Chorus]
C
From the top of the mountain
B7 Em
To the bottom of the wishing well
C
Sore as high as the eagle
B7 Em
To the belly of the broken world, Ah yeh
C B7 Em Em
Sing - ing nightingale
[Bridge]
A
We marched right up to the edge of disaster
Em
Stopped and turned around just in time
A
Shrouded by a vail of the darkness
C B7
That nearly left us blind
N.C.
We held onto the vision
N.C. Em Em Em Em
We never lost a life
[Verse]
Em
History speaking struggled heart and real
C
Bring victory for glory, hurt that scars reveal
D
If the past informs the future
With truth our wounds can heal
Em
Sing nightingale sing
[Chorus]
C
From the top of the mountain
B7 Em
To the bottom of the wishing well
C
Sore as high as the eagle
B7 Em
To the belly of the broken world
C B7 Em Em
Sing - ing nightingale
[Outro]
C B7 Em Em Em
Sing - ing nightingale
How to play Ode To A Nightingale
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.