Red Sky
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Intro: Bm A (2x)
Verse 1:
Bm A
I know what lies beneath
Bm A
I've seen the flash of teeth
G
conspiring with the
Bm A
reef to sink our ship
Bm A
the wind's a cheating wife
Bm A
her tongue a thirsty knife
G
and she could take your
Bm A
life with one good kiss
Chorus 1:
G Bm
Can you see the sky turn red
G Bm
as morning's light breaks over me
G Bm
Know tonight we'll make our bed
F#/Bb F#
at the bottom of the sea
Post-Chorus: Bm A (2x)
Verse 2:
Bm A
I know the ocean speaks
Bm A
I've heard her call to me
Em F#m
and smiling in my dreams
G A
she whispers this
(Repeat chorus 1)
Chorus 2:
G Bm
Look and see the sky turn red
G Bm
Like blood it covers over me
And soon the sea shall
G Bm
give up her dead
F#/Bb
We'll raise an empire
F#
from the bottom of the sea
Outro:
Guitar Solo: D F#m (8x)
Silence: D F#m (2x)
How to play Red Sky
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.