Salty Tongues
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Intro
Cm Cm Abm G7 Cm Cm Abm G7
Cm G7 Cm Gbdim Fm G Cm G
Cm G Cm Gbdim Fm G7 Cm
[Verso 1]
Cm G7 Cm
I'm gleaning sounds,
Cm Gbm Fm
you gave em to me
Fm G7 Cm
written in your eyes, heard it in yours sighs
[Verso 2]
Cm G7 Cm
I hear the music,
Cm Gbm Fm
written in your mind
Fm G7 Cm
ohhhhh behind the lie
[Verso 3]
Cm G7 Cm
and the wasted masses
Cm Gbm Fm
corral their fears
Fm G7 Cm
scream at the sun with salty tongues
[Verso 4]
Cm G7 Cm
and their twisted caskets
Cm Gbm Fm
been open for you
Fm G7 Cm
In our mausoleum
[Refrão]
Ab G7 Cm
and I feel like dying every morning
Ab G7 Cm
but it's heaven tonight
Fm G7 Cm
dwell in secret longing
Fm Gm Cm
but it's heaven tonight
[Ponte]
Cm N.C
Cm C Fm Abm G7 Cm Abm G7 Fm G7 Cm
Fm G7 Cm Fm G7 Cm Fm G7 C N.C
[Verso 5]
Cm G7 Cm
come lay your head down
Cm Gbm Fm
you know what I need
Fm G7 Cm
the rising sun on salty tongues
[Verso 6]
Cm G7 Cm
in the light of dawn
Cm Gbm Fm
were on our knees
Fm G7 Cm
and I come undone
[Refrão]
Ab G7 Cm
and I feel like dying every morning
Ab G7 Cm
but it's heaven tonight
Fm G7 Cm
dwell in secret longing
Fm G7 Cm
but it's heaven tonight
Outro
Fm G7 Cm
but it's heaven tonight
Fm G7 Cm
but it's heaven tonight
Fm G7 Cm
but it's heaven tonight
How to play Salty Tongues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.