Sitting in Limbo - Jimmy Cliff

Sitting in Limbo

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E
Sitting here in limbo, but I know it won't be long
A E
Sitting here in limbo, like a bird without a song
B
Well, they're putting up resistance
A B E
But I know that my faith will lead me on
E
Sitting here in limbo, waiting for the dice to roll
A E
Sitting here in limbo, have some time to search my soul
B
Well, they're putting up resistance
A B E
But I know that my faith will lead me on
CHORUS #1:
A E
I don't know where life will lead me
A E
But I know where I've been
A E
I can't say what life will show me
A E
But I know what I've seen
B C#m
Tried my hand at love and friendship
B C#m
But all that is past and gone
A B
This little boy is moving on
E
Sitting here in limbo, waiting for the tide to flow
A E
Sitting here in limbo, knowing that I have to go
B
Well, they're putting up resistance
A B E
But I know that my faith will lead me on
CHORUS #2:
A E
I can't say what life will show me
A E
But I know what I've seen
A E
I can't say where life will lead me
A E
But I know where I've been
B C#m
Tried my hand at love and friendship
B C#m
But all that is past and gone
A B
This little boy is moving on
REPEAT THIRD VERSE
E
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How to play Sitting in Limbo

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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