Plight Of The Deceived
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
Gm F
Chasing birds like chasing dreams
F7 Gm
Was all that I believed
Gm F
To catch them not to let them in
F7 Gm
For fear that they would leave
[Verse 2]
Gm F
A troubled past so far away
F7 Gm
Until I'm in my dreams
Gm F
It’s then I find no amount of time
F7 Gm
Can erase these memories
[Chorus]
Ebmaj7 F
So, tortured hearts across the stars
Dm Gm
Hear me when I speak
Ebmaj7 F
There’s nothing else above yourself
Dm Gm
That makes you feel weak
Ebmaj7 F
‘Cause aliens and Super Men
Dm Gm
Would all have us believe
Ebmaj7 F
Their thicker skin and origin
Dm Gm
Prevents them being weak
[Post-Chorus 1]
Eb F Dm Gm F Eb
But I… see right through…
Me and you
[Interlude]
Gm Gsus2 (X2)
[Verse 3]
Gm F
All in all this life I call
F7 Gm
My life is meaningful
Gm F
Not every day is a parade
F7 Gm
But every day is full
[Verse 4]
Gm F
Sorrow cast like broken glass
F7 Gm
Upon the ocean shore
Gm F
Is swept by waves and molded into
F7 Gm
Something to adore
[Chorus]
Ebmaj7 F
So, tortured hearts across the stars
Dm Gm
Hear me when I speak
Ebmaj7 F
There’s nothing else above yourself
Dm Gm
That makes you feel weak
Ebmaj7 F
‘Cause aliens and Super Men
Dm Gm
Would all have us believe
Ebmaj7 F
Their thicker skin and their origin
Dm Gm
Prevents them being weak
[Post-Chorus 2]
Eb F Dm Gm F
But I… see right through…
Eb D
And I… see you
[Instrumental]
Gm F Eb D
[Bridge]
Gm F
A life has passed since I have asked
Eb D
If anything is true
Gm F
From Mother’s love to God above
Eb D
And everything I knew
Gm F
If fallacy gives life its meaning
Eb D
I admit defeat
Gm F
This wishing well, as far as I can tell
Eb D
Was poisoning me!
[Chorus]
Ebmaj7 F
So, tortured hearts across the stars
Dm Gm
Hear me when I speak
Ebmaj7 F
There’s nothing else above yourself
Dm Gm
That makes you feel weak
Ebmaj7 F
‘Cause aliens and Super Men
Dm Gm
Would all have us believe
Ebmaj7 F
Their thicker skin and origin
Dm Gm
Prevents them being weak
[Post-Chorus 3]
Eb F Dm Gm F
But I… see right through…
Eb F Dm Gm F
I… see right through…
Eb D
And I… see me and you
[Outro]
Gm Gsus2 (X2)
How to play Plight Of The Deceived
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 E. 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.