Sanpaku
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Intro
Bbm(6) Dbmaj7 Abmaj7(9) Cm
Bbm Fm Db(add#11) Cm/Eb
2x
[Verso 1]
Bbm Db Ab Cm
Sun breaking through the blinds
Bbm Fm Db Cm/Eb Bbm
We rise and fall
Db Ab Cm
Strokes her hair from the side
Bbm Fm Db Cm/Eb Bbm
White walls turn gold
Db Ab Gb
Bare in the early light
[Pré-Refrão]
Gm Gb Db
My bane unfolds
Cm Db
Around us
Gm Gb Db Cm/Eb
In comes the cold
[Verso 2]
Bbm Db Ab Cm
She sinks in my weary eyes
Bbm Fm Db Cm/Eb Bbm
Something she knows
Db Ab Cm
Speaks of the ancient sign
Bbm Fm Db Cm/Eb Bbm
That marks my soul
Db Ab Gb
And she returns a smile
[Pré-Refrão]
Gm Gb Db
My bane unfolds
Cm Db
Around us
Gm Gb Db Cm/Eb
In comes the cold
Gm Gb Db
Is fate lived or told?
Cm Db
Is this real?
Cm Db
She's asking me
Ab Gb Fm
We're making ours bloom
E Db Cm/Eb
It's closing in
Instrumental
How to play Sanpaku
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 Bbm. 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.