Setting Sun
View chords used in this chart
Intro: F#m B F#m Bm G
Bass
F# C# |D# B |C# A |B G (x2)
verse 1
F#m
Mother will look with me
Father will pray for me
Religion will wait for me
Bm G
Nobody waits for this long can’t you see
verse 2
F#m
Doers will do for me
What sinners could never dream
Science is in your head
Bm G
Nobody hurts themselves but themselves can't you tell?
Instrumental interlude
F#m B F#m Bm G
Bass
F# C# |D# B |C# A |B G
verse 3
F#m
Haters will love in time
And lovers will feel their crime
Patience is all you need
Bm G
That and the courage it takes just to be
[Refrão]B F#m
One more day is not enough to change the world But we'll
A Em
rise and fall just like the setting
B F#m
sun One way is not enough to cha- ange But we'll
A Em
rise and fall beside the setting
B
sun
Instrumental break 1 (Verse progression)
F#m
Bm G
verse 4
F#m
Yes she will lead me there
And you won't be anywhere
I'll find a quiet path
Bm G
Somewhere alone where the shadows won't laugh
[Refrão]B F#m
One more day is not enough to change the world But we'll
A Em
rise and fall just like the setting
B F#m
sun One way is not enough to cha- ange But we'll
A Em
rise and fall beside the setting
B
sun
Bridge/Instrumental break 2
B (Bass and lead guitar do interesting things)
Verse 5
F#m
Mother will look with me
Father will pray for me
Religion will wait for me
Bm G
Nobody waits for this long can’t you see
Verse 6
F#m
Yes she will lead me there
And you won't be anywhere
I'll find a quiet path
Bm G
Somewhere alone where the shadows won't laugh
[Refrão]B F#m
One more day is not enough to change the world But we'll
A Em
rise and fall just like the setting
B F#m
sun One day is not enough to cha- ange But we'll
A Em
rise and fall beside the setting
B
sun But we'll
A Em
rise and fall beside the setting
B
sun But we'll
A Em
rise and fall beside the setting
B
sun
How to play Setting Sun
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 F#m. 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.