Rooftops
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Capo: 6th Fret
Intro:
Am C G F C Am G F Am C G F
("F" leads into Chorus)
[Refrão]F Am
This, this is the song
G
From all the rooftops
F
And all the ramparts
C Am
That our lonely lives are whole
G F
That our tiny hearts are full
C Am
Be the voice that echoes far
G C F G C
Hope is just above the bluest stars
(Note: As "stars" trails off, "C" should be played for three-and-a-half measures, "F"
for half a measure, "G" for a measure and a half, "C" for a half a measure, and back into Chorus.)
Verse:
F Am G
See, see how they burn like sky fires
F
They're watching
C Am
All our ships on bellowed seas
G F
Were we were running from His reach
C Am
We were afraid of how He showed
G C
That Love was broken and alone
[Refrão]F Am
This, this is the song
G
From all the rooftops
F
And all the ramparts
C Am
Be the voice that echoes far
G C F G C
Hope is just above the bluest stars
How to play Rooftops
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 Am. 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.