Prodigal
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VERSE1
C#m (x46650) Asus2
Living on my own, thinking for myself
E Bsus4 (x24400)
Castles in the sand, temporary wealth
C#m Asus2
The walls are falling down, the storms are closing in
E Bsus4
And tears have filled my eyes, here I am again
Pre-Chorus
C#m Asus2 E Bsus4
And I've held out as long as I can
C#m Asus2 E Bsus4
Now I'm letting go and holding out my hand
Chorus
C#m Asus2
Daddy, here I am again
E Bsus4
Will You take me back tonight
C#m Asus2
I went and made the world my friend
E Bsus4
And it left me high and dry
Asus2 C#m
I drag Your name back through the mud
Bsus4 F#m11 (244200)
That You first found me in
Asus2 C#m
Not worthy to be called Your son
Bsus4 F#m11
Is this to be my end
C#m Asus2
Daddy, here I am
E Bsus4
Here I am again
C#m Asus2 E Bsus4
VERSE2 (with drums, guitar picking in background)
C#m
Curse this morning sun
Asus2
Drags me in to one more day
E
Of reaping what I've sown
Bsus4
Of living with my shame
C#m
Welcome to my world
Asus2
And the life that I have made
E
Where one day you're a prince
Bsus4
The next day you're a slave
Pre-Chorus (same as before)
Chorus
Pre-Chorus
Chorus
How to play Prodigal
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 C#m. 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.