Requiem
View chords used in this chart
[Intro ]
(tap body of guitar)
Em C Em C
E |----------------|----------------|----------------|0-------x---x---|
B |----------------|------1-----p0--|----------------|1-------x---x---|
G |------0---------|----0-----------|------0---------|0-------x---x---| X2
D |----2-----2-----|--2-------------|----2-----2-----|2-------x---x---|
A |--2-----------2-|3---------------|--2-----------2-|3-------x---x---|
E |0---------------|----------------|0---------------|x-------x---x---|
[Verso 1]
Em C
Pale skin and skillful hands
Em C
Are what I recall of you
Em C
Strange thoughts and harmful words
Em C
Things that I never knew
F C
I wanted to make it safe for you
F C
Like any parent ought to do
Em Am
But the world it seemed had other plans
Em Am (let ring)
You took your life with your own hands
{Instrumental}
(tap body of guitar)
Em C Em C
E |----------------|----------------|----------------|0-------x---x---|
B |----------------|------1-----p0--|----------------|1-------x---x---|
G |------0---------|----0-----------|------0---------|0-------x---x---| X2
D |----2-----2-----|--2-------------|----2-----2-----|2-------x---x---|
A |--2-----------2-|3---------------|--2-----------2-|3-------x---x---|
E |0---------------|----------------|0---------------|x-------x---x---|
[Verso 2]
Em C
Old skin and calloused hands
Em C
Tokens from all these years
Em C
Flushed cheeks and bloodshot eyes
Em C
Still moist from all those tears
F C
Oh my child Ill see you soon
F C
In the spring when flowers bloom
Em Am
And the truth you taught to me
Em Am (let ring)
Because its death that sets us free
Outro
Em C Em C
E |----------------|------------0---|----------------|0---------------|
B |------------0---|----------1-----|------------0---|1---------------|
G |----------0-----|----0---0-------|----------0-----|0---------------|
D |----2---2-------|--2---2---------|----2---2-------|2---------------|
A |--2---2---------|3---------------|--2---2---------|3---------------|
E |0---------------|----------------|0---------------|x---------------|
How to play Requiem
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.