Old Statues
View chords used in this chart
*Throughout the song the E and A strings are picked in place of strumming in some
parts, but this is not essential.
**On the transition from Dm to Em7 you can play a quick {030000}.
Intro:
Am C/G Em Am x2
verse 1:
Am C/G
I awoke troubled by awful sounds
Am C/G
Where the sky was dim and cities shining
Fmaj7/C
One by one we're turning the old statue
Am C/G
Now I have seen all they have offered me
Am C/G
And all my words will simply die
Fmaj7/C
One by one, we're turning the old statue
Am C/G Em Am Am C/G Em
Chorus:
Fmaj7/C
Oh the leaves of the grass
Death beneath our feet
Em
has now given way there in the land mass
Dm Em7 Fmaj7
inhabits the earth many long years of wondering
Oh the water will part clear us of this mess
Em
Restore our good name grace us at our death
Dm Em7
And rise from above, suddenly you feel in the air
Am C/G Em Am Am C/G Em
Am C/G Em Am-Em-Am
Ahh
verse 2:
Am C/G
Wake inside and of the years you tried
Am C/G
If my mind relents then I will hide
Fmaj7/C
One by one, we're turning to old statues
Am C/G Em Am Am C/G Em
Chorus:
Fmaj7/C
Oh the leaves of the grass
Death beneath our feet
Em
has now given way there in the land mass
Dm Em7 Fmaj7/C
inhabits the earth many long years of wondering
Oh the water will part clear us of this mess
Em
Restore our good name grace us at our death
Dm Em7
And rise from above, suddenly you feel in the air
Outro:
Am C/G Em Am-Em-Am
How to play Old Statues
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 E. 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.