Passerines
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Capo 4
Intro: C D C Am Em C D C Am Em
verse 1:
C
Everyone knows
Em
No one knows
C
A Winter night
Em
A hundred crows
C G D
Flying down the valley
Instrumental: D C D C Am Em C D C Am Em
verse 2:
C
Everyone dreams
Em
No one dreams
C
The ghosts of wolves
Em
And passerines
C G D
Crying down the valley
C G D
Crying down the valley
Instrumental: D Am7 Em Am7 Em Am7 G D
C E Em C E Em C G D
verse 3:
C
Everything dies
Em
Nothing dies
C
The incorruptible dream
Em
Behind your eyes
C G D
Crying down the valley
C G D
Crying down the valley
OUTRO: D C D C Am Em C D C Am Em
C D C D7 G D Am D
How to play Passerines
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 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.