Poets Tooth
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
E
[Verse 1]
E G#m Am E
You broke off my poet's tooth while I was sleeping
E G#m Am E
To use in your strange perfume, there it is still steeping
E Bm A E
Somnambulist with candelabra walking to the gallows
E Bm A E E
A fly stuck in the castle web, a spider for my pillow
E G#m Am E
By the hearth of hieroglyphics burned the hissing cauldron
E G#m Am E
Like a flower dying backwards, whispered incantations
E Bm A E
A potent pipesmoke on your breath below the waxing gibbous
E Bm A E E C#m
A little madness in your smile, what will the goblin give us?
[Chorus 1]
C#m G#m Am E
A tear for beauty, you can love the saddest story
C#m G#m Am E
rarer gems than tears will decorate your crowning glory
C#m G#m Am E
you plucked it like a bloom from the mouth of muck and mire
C#m G#m Am E
you didn't get the root, dig deeper still if you desire
C#m G#m Am Am
the pulchritude of sweet perfume won't cover up the stench of want
[Verse 2]
E G#m Am E
You broke off my poet's tooth while I was sleeping
E G#m Am E
To wear under the worm moon, there I found you creeping
E Bm A E
Your cloak removed to dance in your enchanted coronation
E Bm A E E
The ancient throne was claimed before a vulgar imitation
E G#m Am E
Astral breadcrumbs lead you to the jeweled gate guarding treasure
E G#m Am E
Songs from the celestial bodies prisoners of pleasure
E Bm A E
You have the key right in your pocket had it all along
E Bm A E E C#m
The rarest music slept for centuries till you sang your song
[Chorus 2]
C#m G#m Am E
Close your eyes and see yourself where you are going
C#m G#m Am E
You're intoxicated by the comfort of not knowing
C#m G#m Am E
Down the corridor some magic for your journey
C#m G#m Am E
Spiders weaving spells in every corner that you're turning
C#m G#m Am Am E
The gate is gilt and heavy, find the strength to push it open
How to play Poets Tooth
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.