Orpheus
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D G6(9) D G6(9)
Come by the fire, lay down your head
D G6(9)
My love, I see you're growing tired
D G6(9)
So set the bad day by the bed
A
And rest a while, your eyes can close
Bm G
You don't have to do a thing but listen to me sing
D
I know you miss the world, the one you knew
The one where everything made sense
A
Because you didn't know the truth, that's how it works
Bm
Til the bottom drops out and we learn
G G
We're all just hunters seeking solid ground
D F#m
Don't stop trying to find me here amidst the chaos
Bm
Though I know it's blinding there's a way out
G A D
Say out loud, we will not give up on love now
F#m
No fear, don't you turn like Orpheus, just stay here
Bm E
Hold me in the dark and when the day appears
A4 A D
We'll say we did not give up on love today
( D4 D )
( D4 D )
( D4 D )
D4 D D4 D D4
I'll show you good, restore your faith
D D4 D D4
I'll try and somehow make a meaning of the poison in this place
A A4 A A4
Convince you, love, don't breathe it in
Bm G
You were written in the stars that we are swimming in
D D4 D D4
And it has no name, no guarantee
D D4 D D4
It's just the promise of a day I know that some may never see
A A4 A A4
But that's enough, if the bottom drops out
Bm G G
I hope my love was someone else's solid ground
D F#m
Don't stop trying to find me here amidst the chaos
Bm
Though I know it's blinding there's a way out
G A D
Say out loud, we will not give up on love now
F#m
No fear, don't you turn like Orpheus, just stay here
Bm E
Hold me in the dark and when the day appears
A4 A D D4 D D4
We'll say we did not give up on love today
G A D D4 D D4 D D4 D
We'll say we did not give up on love today
How to play Orpheus
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.