Secret Ambition
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E E4
Young man, up on the hillside
E E4
Teaching new ways
F#m
Each word, winning them over
A2 B4 C#m
Each heart a kindled flame
E E4
Old men, watch from the outside
E E4
Guarding their prey
F#m
Threated by the voice of a paragon
A2 B4 C#m
Leading their lambs away
A2 B4 C#m
Leading them far away
[Refrão]C#m A2 B4
Nobody knew his secret ambition
E A2 B4 F#m
Nobody knew his claim to fame
C#m A2 B4
He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
E A2 B4 F#m
He tore the holy veil away
C#m A2 B4
Questioning those in powerful positions
E A2 B4 F#m
Running to those who called his name
C#m A2 B4
But nobody knew his secret ambition
E A2 B4 C#m B4 E B4 C#m
Was to give his life away
E E4
His rage, shaking the temple
E E4
His word to the wise
F#m
His hand, healing on the seventh day
A2 B4 C#m
His love wearing no disguise
E E4
Some say, death to the radical
E E4
He's way out of line
F#m
Some say, praised be the miracle
A2 B4 C#m
God sends a blessed sign
A2 B4 C#m
A blessed sign for troubled times
[Refrão]C#m A2 B4
Nobody knew his secret ambition
E A2 B4 F#m
Nobody knew his claim to fame
C#m A2 B4
He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
E A2 B4 F#m
He tore the holy veil away
C#m A2 B4
Questioning those in powerful positions
E A2 B4 F#m
Running to those who called his name
C#m A2 B4
But nobody knew his secret ambition
E A2 B4 C#m B4 E B4 C#m
Was to give his life away
B4 E B4 C#m B4 E B4 C#m
Ohh... oh... oh...
[Refrão]C#m A2 B4
Nobody knew his secret ambition
E A2 B4 F#m
Nobody knew his claim to fame
C#m A2 B4
He broke the old rules steeped in tradition
E A2 B4 F#m
He tore the holy veil away
C#m A2 B4
Questioning those in powerful positions
E A2 B4 F#m
Running to those who called his name
C#m A2 B4
But nobody knew his secret ambition
E A2 B4 C#m B4 E B4 C#m
Was to give his life away
Oooohh...
E E4 E E4
No no, no no
E E4
I tell you nobody knew
E E4
Until he gave his life away
B4 E B4 C#m
No!
B4 E B4 C#m
How to play Secret Ambition
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.