Peace Where The Heart Is
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[Verso 1]
C G
On a city street somewhere
Am
Someone shoots a gun
F
In the midnight air
C G F2
And I don't know why
C G
Somebody lives, somebody dies;
Am F
Somebody wrongs and a mother cries
C G F2
And I don't know why
Dm Am G Gsus G
Some things we'll never understand;
Dm Am G F/A G/B
Other things you change if you can
[Refrão]
C Dm7
Peace, you'll find it where the heart is
C/E
And the heart is right where love lives
F F/A G/B
And love can always find a way
C Dm7
Hope is something that reminds us
C/E
It's not too late to find us
F G F2
One day we may be in peace
[Verso 2]
C G
Haven't spoken in thirty years
Am F
After angry words and bitter tears
C G F2
And I don't know why
C G
Best of brothers and best of friends;
Am F
One mistake and their story ends
C G F2
And I don't know why
Dm Am G Gsus G
Some things we'll never understand;
Dm Am G F/A G/B
Other things you change if you can
[Refrão]
C Dm7
It's all about forgiveness;
F9/A
With God as my witness
G/B A/C# Em7 D/F# G9 G/B A/C#
I wanna live to see peace
(key change)
D Em7
Peace, you'll find it where the heart is
D/F#
And the heart is right where love lives
G G/B A/C#
And love can always find a way
D Em7
Hope is something that reminds us
D/F#
It's not too late to find us
G A G2
One day we may be in peace
Interlude
D A Bm G
D A G2 D
How to play Peace Where The Heart Is
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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.