Ribs
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Intro:
Bm Bm G G
Bm Bm G G
[Verso 1]
Bm
Marrow made a wife of Eve
G G
But no one gave up a rib for me and mine
Bm
My ??hearts did expose to the elements
G G
Calloused and untouched by a man's design
[Refrão]
A Bm
Oh, my ugly organs
G
How lucky we are
G G
(How lucky we are)
Bm Bm G G
[Verso 2]
Bm
Brick and mortar between my bones
G G
Built a kingdom fierce and fortified
Bm
My name fading from the yellow page
G G
Stones are laid upon the mountainside
[Pré-Refrão]
A Bm
Oh, my savage empire
G
How lucky we are
G G
(How lucky we are)
A Bm G G
Never to be moved by the words of a liar
[Refrão]
G A
The dark doesn't frighten me
Bm D
I chose to close my eyes
G Bm A G
It is mine, it is mi-i-i-ine
G A
The night doesn't frighten me
Bm D
I chose to let it ride
G Bm A G Bm Bm G G
It is mine, it is mi-i-i-i-i-i-i-ine
Bm Bm G G A
[Verso 3]
Bm
Time has changed the metaphor
G G
Now, dust is not the origin of bone
Bm
Little girl, don't let them sell you any armor
G G
All your ribs are still your own
[Pré-Refrão]
A Bm
Oh, my precious child
G
How lucky you are
G G
(How lucky you are)
A Bm G G
Handed down a shield for your tender parts
G A
The dark doesn't frighten me
Bm D
I chose to close my eyes
G Bm A G
It is mine, it is mi-i-i-ine
G A
The night doesn't frighten me
Bm D
I chose to let it ride
G Bm A G
It is mine, it is mi-i-i-ine
G A
The dark doesn't frighten me
Bm D
I chose to close my eyes
G Bm A G
It is mi-i-i-i-ine, it is mi-i-i-ine
OUTRO:
G A
The night doesn't frighten me
Bm D
I chose to close my eyes
G Bm A G Bm Bm G G
It is mine, it is mi-i-i-i-i-i-i-ine Oh oh oh oh oh (Oooooooh)
G Bm Bm G G G Bm
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ohhh Oh oh oh oh ohhh (Oooooooh)
How to play Ribs
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 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.