Persephone
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A|---7----9----11----12----14----7---| |---5----7----7----7----4----2----7---|
E|---5----7----9-----10----12----5---| |---x----x----5----4----2----0----5---|
[Intro]
A Bm C#m D
A Bm C#m D
[Verse 1]
A Bm C#m D
She fell for him like falling down the stairs
A Bm C#m D
She took the bait, he took the rest
A Bm C#m D
But now and then she escapes from out of there
D E A A7
And when she does, she brings with her the Spring
[Chorus 1]
D E A A/G# F#m E
It's all more green when she is here with me
D E A A/G# F#m E
It holds out 'til the heat of Summer makes her leave
D E A A/G# F#m E
And we return to being strangers, you and me
D E A
That's what it is to love Persephone
[Verse 2]
A Bm C#m D
She's learned to love him, to make him one and all
A Bm C#m D
But there's a part he could not keep
A Bm C#m D
'Cause there will always be something held back
D E A A7
When one is captive and one is free
[Chorus 2]
D E A A/G# F#m E
It's all more green when she is here with me
D E A A/G# F#m E
It holds out 'til the heat of Summer makes her leave
D E A A/G# F#m E
And we return to being strangers, you and me
D E A
That's what it is to love...
[Bridge]
D E A A7
Her hot and cold, they bring the seasons
D E A A7
I suppose that is the reason
[Chorus 3]
D E A A/G# F#m E
It's all more green when she is here with me
D E A A/G# F#m E
It holds out 'til the heat of Summer makes her leave
D E A A/G# F#m E
And we return to being strangers, you and me
D E
That's what it is to love...
D E A
That's what it is to love Persephone
[Outro]
A Bm C#m D
A Bm C#m D
How to play Persephone
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 A. 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.