Silk
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Intro: Bm D G
verse 1
Bm D G
You're one breath from my body
Bm D G
A satellite with stormy eyes
Bm D G
A heart that feels like running
Bm D G G/F#
But it's all right
Pre-Chorus
Em
The way that I see you there
G D
While my chest comes undone
Em
Like water runs and crests
G D D/C#
No cease in this beating drum
[Refrão]
Bm D G
Tailor don't leave here yet
Bm
The silk we're seeking
G D D/C#
Starts as thread
Bm D
Tailor go easy
G Bm
I know you don't see it but
G D D/C#
It starts as thread
Instrumental: Bm D G Bm D G
verse 2
Bm D G
I see the dark clouds bloom
Bm D G
But I don't need a saviour
Bm D
So come in I'll take you
G Bm
Down here I'll lay you
D G
Only warm and only true
verse 3
Bm D G
I hear those mountains call
Bm D G
For something more but there's nothing more
Bm D G
Than running my hands through your fresh cut hair
Bm D G G/F#
And your shape as winter falls.
Pre-Chorus
Em
The way that I see you there
G D
While my chest comes undone
Em
Like water runs and crests
G D D/C#
No cease in this beating drum
[Refrão]
Bm D G
Tailor don't leave here yet
Bm
The silk we're seeking
G D D/C#
Starts as thread
Bm D
Tailor go easy
G Bm
I know you don't see it but
G D D/C#
It starts as thread
Outro and Vocals ad lib
Bm D G Bm D G Bm D
How to play Silk
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 Bm. 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.