Our Wings Are Burning
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Intro: Gm Dm Cm
Gm Dm
We fell in love, with dust in our lids
Cm Gm
And the pain of a severed soul
Gm Dm
We lowered our heads and lifted our face
Cm Gm
Placed our bodies in celebration
Gm Dm Cm Gm
On the lips of a mutilated man
Gm Dm Cm Gm
I carry the bones of a deformed child
Gm Dm
And my own polluted breath
Dm Cm
I speak the old man's words
Cm Gm
In a persuasive eloquence
Gm Dm
Bless the dust that hides
Cm Gm
This unlamented head
Dm Dm
Look at my face, do you see God?
Dm
On the crest of fire,
Dm
Our wings are burning
Cm Gm
How glorious the pain
Dm Dm
And the ways of God, shriek out of tune
Cm Gm
All is lost but hope
Dm
On the crest of fire
Dm
Our wings are burning
Cm
To the wind's anthem
Gm
All is lost but hope
How to play Our Wings Are Burning
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.