Prosperos Speech
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verse 1
Am
Now my charms are all o'erthrown
F G Am
And what strength I have's mine own
G C G Am Em
Which is most fai - nt; now tis tru - e
Am F G Am
I must be here confined by you
verse 2
Am G Am Em
But release me from my bands
Am F G Am
With the help of your good hands
G C G Am Em
Gentle breath of yours my sa - ils
Am F G Am
Must fill, or else my project fails,
Em Am
Which was to please
verse 3
Am G C G Am Em
Which was to ple - ase. Now I wa - nt
Am F G Am
Spirits to enforce, art to enchant
G C G Am Em
And my ending is despa - ir,
Am F G Am
Unless I be relieved by prayer
verse 4
Am G Am Em
Which pierces so that it assaults
Am F G Am
Mercy itself and frees all faults
G C G Am Em
As you from crimes would pardoned be - e
Am F G Am
Let your indulgence set me free
How to play Prosperos Speech
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 Am. 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.