Silver Dagger
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Capo 4
Intro: Am G Am G Am G Am G
Verse:
Am G F G
Driving in the wind and rain as the evening Comes
Am F G
Longing to see him again I've been away too Long
Am G F G
But in the moonlight I can feel my heart is beating like a drum
Am F E
A wild suspicion flashes dark across my mind
Am G Am G F
Walking up the driveway I can see another woman by his side
C F E
I held my hand out and this is what I cried
[Refrão] F Am G Am
"Here's a silver dagger, present for the bride
F Am G Am
Silver dagger, shining in the night"
G Am
Shining in the night
Em Am
Shining in the night
Verse:
Am G F G
She offered me a cup of red, red wine
Am F G
Said "Won't you try to have a good time"
Am G F G
I turned my eyes on to her face and I could read all the lines
Am F E
I said "Whatever you try to do you know he's mine"
Am G Am G
Walking up behind her I could see her face grow cold
F C F E
I said "A gipsy's curse is on you and on everything you hold"
[Refrão] F Am G Am
"Here's a silver dagger, present for the bride
F Am G Am
Silver dagger, shining in the night"
G Am
Shining in the night
Em Am
Shining in the night
F Am G Am
"Here's a silver dagger, present for the bride
F Am G Am
Silver dagger, shining in the night"
F Am G Am
"Here's a silver dagger, present for the bride
F Am G Am
Silver dagger, shining in the night"
G Am
Shining in the night
Fade out
F Am G Am
"Here's a silver dagger, present for the bride
How to play Silver Dagger
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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.