Ritual
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E
My mind feels sane
G#m B4 B
But my heart's playing tricks on me
E
One touch and I fall right in
G#m B2 B
I will never be the same
E
No lines, no blame
G#m B2 B
I need you to set me free
E
Three words and I'm caving in
G#m B2 B
I'll be going up in flames
C#m E
Think you got me in a deadlock
F# G#m B F#
But I've already given up
E G#m F#
I've been dying for a night like this
E G#m F#
And I would give my life to stay like this
E
So if you're gonna make me fall
G#m F#
Then you better do it hard
C#
Like you and I
B
You and I
D#m E
Are a ritual
E
You know my ways
G#m F#
It's too late now I can't escape
E
Two shots and I fall back in
G#m B2 B
Yeah it's taking over me
C#m D#m E
Think you got me in a deadlock
G#m B F#
But I've already given up
E G#m F#
I've been dying for a night like this
E G#m F#
And I would give my life to stay like this
E
So if you're gonna make me fall
G#m F#
Then you better do it hard
C#
Like you and I
B
You and I
D#m E
Are a ritual
E G#m F#
I've been dying for a night like this
E G#m F#
And I would give my life to stay like this
E
So if you're gonna make me fall
G#m F#
Then you better do it hard
C#
Like you and I
B
You and I
D#m E
Are a ritual
C#m E
Some say till death do us part
G#m F# C#m
But I swear I follow you into the dark
C#m E
Promises written in blood
G#m
Like you and I You and I
B F#
Are a ritual
E G#m F#
I've been dying for a night like this
E G#m F#
And I would give my life to stay like this
E
So if you're gonna make me fall
G#m F#
Then you better do it hard
C#
Like you and I
B
You and I
D#m E
Are a ritual
How to play Ritual
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.