Open My Eyes
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Intro: G - C - G - G (x2)
verse 1
G C G
Everybody wants something
G C G
Brother what do ya need
G C G
Are ya willing to fight for it
Em C G Em C G
Are you willing to bleed, are you willing to bleed
G C G
Oooo Oooo Oooo
G C G
Oooo Oooo Oooo
verse 2
G C G
And the world will disown ya
G C G
And your family will too
G C G
Say that you've gone crazy
Em C G Em C G
For the things that you do, for the things that you do
G C G
Oooo Oooo Oooo
G C G
Oooo Oooo Oooo
G C C
I've been born of the sand
G C G
And I've been born of the blood
G C G
And I'll fade away shortly
Em C G Em C G
But I'll rise with the sun, but I'll rise with the sun
[Refrão] D C G C G
And whoooooaa, whoa, open my eyes
D C G C G
Whoooooaa, whoa, open my eyes
G C C
I've been born of the sand
G C G
And I've been born of the blood
G C G
And I'll fade away shortly
Em C G Em C G
But I'll rise with the sun, but I'll rise with the sun
Em C G Em C G
Gonna rise with the sun, Gonna rise with the sun
Em C G Em C G
Gonna rise with the sun, Gonna rise with the sun
Em C G Em C G
Gonna rise with the sun, Gonna rise with the sun
How to play Open My Eyes
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 G. 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.