Sail Into Nothing - Big Country

Sail Into Nothing

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Intro:
G D C D x4
Riff
 
[Verso 1]
G D C D
When I am tired
G D C D
Tired of the fight
G D C D
You come to me and it's
G D C D
all right
G D C D
When I am weary
G D C D
Weary of my sins
G D C D
You lie with me when i'm
G D C D
fallen And we
 
[Refrão]
Em G
- we sail into nothing
Em G
Sail on crystal wings
Em G
- We sail into nothing
D C
And never need these ships again
 
Break
G D C D x2
 
[Verso 2]
G D C D
When I am lonely
G D C D
Lonely in the night
G D C D
You take hold of me And I'm
G D C D
all right
G D C D
If I am waiting
G D C D
Fallen out of line You
G D C D
take me up You make it
G D C D
all fine And we
 
[Refrão]
Em G
- we sail into nothing
Em G
Sail on crystal wings
Em G
- We sail into nothing
D C
And never need these ships again
 
Em G
- we sail into nothing
Em G
Sail on crystal wings
Em G
- We sail into nothing
D C
And never need these ships again
 
Break
Am Em Am Em
Am Em C D
Am Em Am Em
Am Em C D
 
[Verso 2]
G D C D
If I am beaten
G D C D
Down and on my knees
G D C D
You pick me up And set my
G D C N.C.
soul free
 
[Refrão]
Em G
- we sail into nothing
Em G
Sail on crystal wings
Em G
- We sail into nothing
D C
And never need these ships again
 
Em G
- we sail into nothing
Em G
Sail on crystal wings
Em G
- We sail into nothing
D C
And never need these ships again
 
Outro
G D C D (x4)
G

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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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