Sinner
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[Verso 1]
G
I wish I knew you
Back when we were both small
C
I wish I knew you
But I have gotten too tall
G
I wish I knew you
When touch was innocent
C
I wish I knew you
G
Before it felt like a sin
C
Felt like a sin
G
Before it felt like a sin
C
Felt like a sin
G
Before it felt like a sin
[Verso 2]
G
There's nothing for me
Here, where the world is small
C
But how you touch me
For that, I'd leave it all
G
Back in the city
Cold eyes and lips of dust
C
So turn and face me
G
Turn to the altar of lust
C
Felt like a sin
Before it felt like a sin
G
(Pray for me on your knees)
(Pray for me on your knees)
C
(Pray for me on your knees)
G
Before it felt like a sin
C
Felt like a sin
Before it felt like a sin
G
(Pray for me on your knees)
(Pray for me on your knees)
C
(Pray for me on your knees)
Before it felt like a sin
G
Stay through the night
C
I'd spend the mornings by your side
(Pray for me on your knees)
G
Time slips away
(Pray for me on your knees)
(Pray for me on your knees)
C
Before the hillside turns to grey
G
Pray for me, kneel with me
Soak in the crystal stream
C
Wash the sin from your back
G
Cleanse my soul, make me whole
Dance in the morning glow
C
Hold me, we can't go back
G
Before it felt like a sin
( Gm F )
C Em
Felt like a sin
Before it felt like a sin
G F
(Pray for me on your knees)
A# F
(Pray for me on your knees)
C
(Pray for me on your knees)
Solo G A A# F C Em
Gm
Before it felt like a sin
C
Felt like a sin
G A A# F C
Before it felt like a sin
How to play Sinner
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.