Seven Years
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Capo 3
VERSE
D A Bm G
How did I love you? There was no measuring
D A Bm G
Far above this dirty world, far above everything
G A Bm
In your tower over it, you were clean
VERSE
D A Bm G
So warm and insightful were you in my eyes
D A Bm G
I was sure the rightful guardian of my life
G A Bm
Damn you betrayer, how you lied!
[Refrão]
G
But for seven years
A D A
You were loved, I laid golden orchid crowns around your feet
G
And for seven years
A D A
I bowed down to touch the ground so holy; your devotee
G Bb Bm
You were, you were all that I could see
VERSE:
D A Bm G
I've got my sight now, I see everything you hid
D A Bm G
So don't you try to right now all the wrong you did
G A Bm
I might forget you, but not forgive
[Refrão]
G
But for seven years
A D A
You were loved, I laid golden orchid crowns around your feet
G
And for seven years
A D A
I bowed down to touch the ground so holy; your devotee
G A
And for seven years, you were so revered
D A
I made offerings of anything and everything I had
G Bb Bm
You were, you were all that I could see
OUTRO:
G Bb Bm
You were, you were all that I could see (repeat x4)
How to play Seven Years
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.