Salvation
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[Verse 1]
F
And I didn't know where I was standing
Am
And I didn't know what I was taking
Bb F
A hundred years holding to these hopes of mine
F
And the wind will blow if not I'll make him
Am
Oh I swear to God, I swear I'll make him
Bb F
A million years, holding to these hopes of mine
[Chorus]
F C
I know I don't have to do this
Dm
I promise I'll be waiting
Bb
Leave it all behind
F C
Hey you, don't you leave me hanging
Dm
I need someone to help me
Bb
Leave it all behind
[Verse 2]
F
And the world won't stop and I can't bare it
Am
Oh you have to admit it's suffocating
Bb F
A hundred years holding to these hopes of mine
F
The sun will shine and I will hate it
Am
And I also loathe it when it's raining
Bb F
A million years holding to these hopes of mine
[Chorus]
F C
I know I don't have to do this
Dm
I promise I'll be waiting
Bb
Leave it all behind
F C
Hey you, don't you leave me hanging
Dm
I need someone to help me
Bb
Leave it all behind (Oooooooooh)
[Solo]
F C Dm Bb
F C Dm Bb
(Oooooooooh)
[Bridge]
F
And I didn't know where I was standing
Am
And I didn't know what I was taking
Bb F
A hundred years holding to these hopes of mine
[Chorus]
F C
I know I don't have to do this
Dm
I promise I'll be waiting
Bb
Leave it all behind
F C
Hey you, don't you leave me hanging
Dm
I need someone to help me
Bb
Leave it all behind (Oooooooooh)
[Outro]
F C
I know I don't have to do this;
Dm
Promise you'll be waiting;
Bb
Hold my hand and tell me
F
I don't have to do this
C
I know this world is waiting;
Dm
Can't you see I'm aching?
Bb
Hold my hand and tell me
F
I don't have to do this;
C
Promise you'll be waiting;
Dm
Promise you will help me
Bb F
Leave it all behind (Oooooooooh)
How to play Salvation
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.