Safe
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Intro D2/A A E F#m
[Verso 1]
D2 A
There's a light Down the road
E
So keep those eyes
F#m
Fixed on where you wanna go
D2
Cause there’s a place
A
We still don't know
E
On the far side of the river
F#m
But you can’t get there alone
Pre-Chorus
D A
But if you take my hand, and keep your head down low
E F#m
There’s a promise land in the great unknown
D A
When world gets dark and the gets night cold
E N.C.
When times are uncertain lay down your burdens
D A F#m A
I will keep you safe through mystery
D A E F#m
And I will hold you close and never let go believe me
D A F#m A
Whatever comes our way, comes our way, comes our way
D A E N.C.
I won’t hesitate to keep you safe
Interlude
D A E F#m
To keep you safe
D A E
[Verso 2]
D A
There's no shame In looking back
E F#m
But things don't change We keep rolling down the tracks
D
And there's a storm every season
A E
and a reason why you're standing where you're at
F#m
Where you're at
D A
But if you take my hand, and keep your head down low
E F#m
There’s a promise land in the great unknown
D A
When world gets dark and the gets night cold
E N.C.
When times are uncertain lay down your burdens
D A F#m A
I will keep you safe through mystery
D A E F#m
And I will hold you close and never let go believe me
D A F#m A
Whatever comes our way, comes our way, comes our way
D A E N.C.
I won’t hesitate to keep you safe
Interlude
D A E F#m
D A E F#m
Bridge
Bm D A E
Bm D
D A F#m A
I will keep you safe through mystery
D A E
And I will hold you close and never let go
D A F#m A
Whatever comes our way, comes our way, comes our way
D A E N.C.
I won’t hesitate to keep you safe
D A E F#m
D A E F#m
To keep you safe
D A E F#m
To keep you safe
D A E F#m
Oh to keep you safe
D A
Oh to keep you safe
How to play Safe
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D2/A. 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.