Setting Sun
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Intro
Em C G D
Em C G D
[Verso 1]
Em C
My bones and my skin
G D
Came from this dirt
Em C
Same as the rocks
G D
The elk and the birds
Em C
That’s why I’m running
G D
That’s why I must go
Em C
Because I am one with
G D
That distant glow
[Refrão]
C G D Em
Been a setting sun
C G D
Since the day I first drew breath
C G D Em
I’m a setting sun
C G D Em
On fire and headed west
C G D
On fire and headed west
[Verso 2]
Em C
Most folks below
G D
Don’t understand
Em C
Cause I spend my days
G D
Up in the high land
Em C
But I don’t heed
G D
Their scoffing and scorn
Em C
Cause I’ve been this way
G D
Since my first morn
[Refrão]
C G D Em
Been a setting sun
C G D
Since the day I first drew breath
C G D Em
I’m a setting sun
C G D Em
On fire and headed west
C G D
On fire and headed west
Solo
C G D Em
C G D
C G D Em
C G D
[Refrão]
C G D Em
Been a setting sun
C G D
Since the day I first drew breath
C G D Em
I’m a setting sun
C G D Em
On fire and headed west
C G D
On fire and headed west
How to play Setting Sun
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.