Promised Land
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[Intro ]
G G
[Verso 1]
G
Through the seas by the clouds
Open feast on the ground
D
Just remember who's been running this town
Em
When the rain keeps falling up against your skin
C G
There's a messenger sending it down
G
In the cycle of pretenders there's a fall on the way
Em D
Biting hands and breaking our vows
G C
There's a gift horse waiting with a smile and a song
Em
Settle in babe
D
Take a look around
[Refrão]
C
Late at night with the windows down
D G
Feel the wind beneath your wings
Em D
Though we walk through the valley
C G
Of the shadow of death
C D G
Darlin' we don't have to fear a thing
G
In the promised land (Promised land)
C G D
We don't have to worry in the promised land (Promised land)
Em D
Walking by the water
C
Won't you take my hand (Promised land)
G
We don't have to worry
Em D G G
Darlin' we don't have to fear a thing
[Verso 2]
G
In the shackles of opinion in the war over pleasure
D
Throwing punches on the three inch screen
Em
Writing "God, have mercy" on the bathroom wall
C D
To anyone who might agree with me
G
What if love was a loss
Would you pay what it costs
Em D
Save a life or save a little face
G/B
When you feel of forgiveness
C
When you know what it's worth
Em D
Oh it's hard to look the other way
[Refrão]
C
Late at night with the windows down
D G
Feel the wind beneath your wings
Em D
Though we walk through the valley
C G
Of the shadow of death
C D G
Darlin' we don't have to fear a thing
G
In the promised land (Promised land)
C G D
We don't have to worry in the promised land (Promised land)
Em D
Walking by the water
C
Won't you take my hand (Promised land)
G
We don't have to worry
Em D G G
Darlin' we don't have to fear a thing
[Ponte]
G D Em
I know enough, I can't keep the light without you now
G D Em
I know enough, I can't keep the light without you now
C D Em7
I know enough, I can't keep the light without you now
C D G
I know enough, I can't keep the light without you now
[Refrão]
C
Late at night with the windows down
D G
Feel the wind beneath your wings
Em D
Though we walk through the valley
C G
Of the shadow of death
C D G
Darlin' we don't have to fear a thing
G
In the promised land (Promised land)
C G D
We don't have to worry in the promised land (Promised land)
Em D
Walking by the water
C
Won't you take my hand (Promised land)
G
We don't have to worry
Em D G
Darlin' we don't have to fear a thing
[Refrão]
G
In the promised land (Promised land)
C G D
We don't have to worry in the promised land (Promised land)
Em D
Walking by the water
C
Won't you take my hand (Promised land)
G
We don't have to worry
Em D G
Darlin' we don't have to fear a thing
Outro
Em D G
No, we don't have to fear a thing
How to play Promised Land
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.