Reigns Over Me
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Intro:
Em C
verse 1:
Em Dsus2
I drove by late that night
C Dsus2
And my heart stopped, and so did time
Em Dsus2
Inside her lights were dim
C Dsus2
But I could see she was with him
[Refrão]
Dsus2 Em
And now all I want is to move on
Dsus2 C
Still she reigns over me
Dsus2 Em
And now making love's like drawing blood
Dsus2 C
Still she reigns over me
Em Dsus2
If time could fade a thing
C
In a thousand years
Dsus2
I'd still see her face
Em Dsus2
She haunts me everywhere I go
C Dsus2
In this small town, my prison's home
[Refrão]
Dsus2 Em
And now all I want is to move on
Dsus2 C
Still she reigns over me
Dsus2 Em
And now making love's like drawing blood
Dsus2 C
Still she reigns over me
Solo:
Em Dsus2 C Dsus2 x 2 (then end on) Em
Quiet Chorus:
Dsus2 Em
All I want is to move on
Dsus2 C
Still she reigns over me
Dsus2 Em
And now making love's like drawing blood
Dsus2 C
Still she reigns over me
Vocal Solo:
Dsus2 Em Dsus2 Em (then end on) C5 B5 G5 F#5
Em Dsus2
All that I want is to move on
C D
'Cause still she reigns over me (then end on) C5 B5 G5 F#5
Vocal and Guitar Solo Outro:
Em Dsus2 C Dsus2 x 2
(Then you can let the song fade out like the track or finish with)
C5 B5 G5 F#5 E5 (for a more dramatic ending)
How to play Reigns Over Me
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 Em. 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.