Shield Your Eyes
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Intro:
Am F G
Oooo.. Oooo?
Am F G
Oooo.. Oooo...
verse 1
Am F F C
I'm burning like an effigy in here
Dm C C G6 Am
the summer's come to haunt me.
Am F F C
And I know I'm not the sacrificial deer,
Dm C
but I wish you could've warned me
Chorus:
F
of the Phrygian Lion,
Dm C
with his excellent eye.......sight,
G
at the gate of our love.
(optional)
Am C Bb Bb
Oooo.. Oooo...
F Am C F C
Oooo.. Oooo?
verse 2
Am F F C
I understood the chemistry of peace;
Dm C C G6 Am
you covered me in warpaint.
Am F F C
When Moses was a whisper in the reeds
Dm C
I carved you in the floodplain
Chorus:
F
of the Phrygian Lion,
Dm C
with his excellent eye.......sight,
G
at the gate of our love.
Bridge:
Em G Dm F
Under sweet autumnal skins is our myth dispelled.
Am G F
In your strange and simple way.
Chorus
F
of the Phrygian Lion,
Dm C
with his excellent eye.......sight,
G
at the gate of our love.....
End:
Am F G
Oooo.. Oooo...
Am F G
Oooo.. Oooo...
Am C Bb Bb
Oooo.. Oooo...
F Am C F C
Oooo.. Oooo...
How to play Shield Your Eyes
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 Am. 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.