Red Heaven
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Intro: E G E G E Ab B (4x)
Verse 1:
Em
Aligned your eyes
G A
To the shackles of the night
Em
In the quiet you will find
G A
all the world is running wild
Em
So skim the streets
G A
with the blisters on your feet
Em
It’s a far and fast escape
G A
show me where’s your safe retreat
Refrain:
D Em G D
I’ll follow with all my soul
Em G
even though my eyes are closed
D Em
(reaching out) reaching out on
one long way
D Em G
nothing’s what it seems
Chorus 1:
G
This is just a dream
A E
we won't remember
G
so if we never wake
A D E D E
then all the better
Verse 2:
G A B C
Making drunken
Em
dances of the tears
G A
as the daylights disappears
Em
falling sweetly getting sleepy
G A
this dream is just a dream
Em G A
Don’t you drift too far
Em G A
forgetting who you are
(Repeat Refrain)
Chorus 2:
G
This is just a dream
A E
we won't remember
G
so if we never wake
A G G A
then all the better
Bass Solo: Em (8x)
Bridge:
Em
Notice how the light changed
do you recognize
this aint the same city
that was born before your eyes
Are you falling deeper
hearin echos of laughter
chasing you down
thinking of going get out oh
Guitar Solo: Em (4x)
Chorus 3:
G
This is just a dream
A E
we won't remember
G
so if we never wake
A G G A G G A
then all the better
Outro Guitar Solo: Em D G A
How to play Red Heaven
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.