Rise Like A Phoenix
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verse 1
Dm
Waking in the rubble
F
Walking over glass
A#
Neighbours say we're trouble
A
Well that time has passed
Dm
Fearing from the mirror
F
No, that isn't me
A#
A stranger getting nearer
A
Who can this person be?
Gm Dm A
You wouldn't know me at all today
A
From the fading light I fly
[Refrão]
Gm
Rise like a phoenix
A#
Out of the ashes
Dm
Seeking rather than vengeance
F A#
Retribution, you were warned
A F
Once I'm transformed, once I'm reborn
Gm
You know I will rise like a phoenix
A# A
But you're my flame
verse 2
Dm
Go about your business
F
Act as if you're free
A#
No one could have witnessed
A
What you did to me
Gm Dm
'Cause you wouldn't know me today
D# D#/D Cm Cm/A# A
And you have got to see to believe
A
From the fading light I fly
[Refrão]
Gm Gm/A
Rise like a phoenix
A#
Out of the ashes
Dm
Seeking rather than vengeance
F A#
Retribution, you were warned
A D
Once I'm transformed, once I'm reborn
BRIDGE
Dm/F A#
I rise up to the sky
A
You threw me down but I'm gonna fly
[Refrão]
Gm
Rise like a phoenix
A#
Out of the ashes
Dm
Seeking rather than vengeance
F A#
Retribution, you were warned
A F
Once I'm transformed, once I'm reborn
Gm
You know I will rise like a phoenix
ENDING
A Dm Em/C F/A# Gm/A Dm6
But you're my fla--------------me
How to play Rise Like A Phoenix
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.