Primitive
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Intro:
A Dm D A
A Dm D A
[Verso 1]
A
Sweetheart
Dm
The sun has set
D A
All red and primitive above our heads
A Dm
Blood stained on an ageless sky
D A
Wipe your tears and let the salt stains dry
Bm
Let them all run dry
D A
All run dry
A D
A D
[Verso 2]
A
Sweetheart
Dm
Take me to bed
D A
That's where all our prayers are said
A Dm
Whispered silent in the night
D A
That's how all our dreams take flight
Bm
Let them all go by
D A
All go by
A D
Bmridge
Bm
For time will catch us in both hands
D A
To blow away like grains of sand
A D A
Bm
Ashes to ashes rust to rust
D A
This is what becomes of us
Instrumental:
A D A
Bm G
A D A
A D A
A D A
A D A
[Verso 3]
A
Sweetheart
Dm
Send me to sleep
D A
Pray to God our hopes to keep
A Dm
Take our fears and make us strong
D A
Lead us to where we belong
Bm
And let it all go by
D A
All go by
Outro:
A D A
How to play Primitive
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.