Rise Above - U2

Rise Above

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Intro: Gm
 
Refrão:
Gm Bb F
And you said rise above,
C
Open your eyes up,
Gm Bb F
And you said rise above,
C
(But) I can't, I can't.
 
Verso 1:
Gm Bb
How long will it take,
F C
Before these feelings go away?
Gm Bb
How much longer do I wait,
F
And are there any real answers,
 
C
Anyway?
 
Gm Bb
Your silence in a crowded room,
F C (let ring)
Louder than the loudest tune,
I hang on every word...
 
Refrão:
Gm Bb F
And you said rise above,
C
Open your eyes up,
Gm Bb F
And you said rise above,
C
(But) I can't, I can't.
 
Verso 2:
Gm Bb
I miss you in everything,
F
I was too fast travelling,
C
To take you in.
 
Gm Bb
(I know) silence is no crime,
F C
Just wish I could hear you fill it up one more time.
 
Gm Bb
(Yes I) know what you'd say to me,
F C (let ring)
Exactly what you'd say to me,
I still hang on every word...
 
Refrão:
Gm Bb F
And you said rise above,
C
Open your eyes up,
Gm Bb F
And you said rise above,
C
Yourself.
 
Gm Bb
In a time of treason,
F
Is there time for trust?
C
When there's no them,
Gm
Only us.
 
Bb
Is there time for reason,
F
Has your heart had enough?
C
Is there time to let go,
And rise above?
 
Refrão:
Gm Bb F
And you said rise above,
C
Open your eyes to love,
Gm Bb F
And you said rise above,
C
Yourself.
 
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Bb = X 1 3 3 3 1
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
Gm = 3 5 5 3 3 3

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Gm. 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.

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