Slave To The Beauty - Carpenter Mary Chapin

Slave To The Beauty

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Capo 3
 
Intro: / Em D / Em D / Em D / G /
 
Verse:
 
Em D
Don't wanna need the way I need you
Em D
Don't wanna feel like this
Em D G
Holding back all the words, but not the kiss
Em D
For the moment my heart begins to murmur
Em D
The moment of truths arrive
Em D G
And I know you'll shake your head and say goodbye
 
[Refrão]C D G Am
I know the price of this to me
Em D G C
I'll light a candle that shines on you
D G
I'll be a slave to the beauty
Am
But not the truth
 
Intro: / Em D / Em D / Em D / G /
 
Verse:
 
Em D
Don't wanna fear the way I fear you
Em D
Hurting because you can
Em D G
I never believed I'd crave that kind of man
Em D
Cause I've seen the trail of hearts you've broken
Em D
I've seen the tracks you've laid
Em D G
If I had the strength, I'd run without delay
 
[Refrão]C D G Am
I know the price of this to me
Em D G C
I'll light a candle that shines on you
D G
I'll be a slave to the beauty
Am
But not the truth
 
Middle:
F C D
It's dark and gettin' colder
G
And I'm the beholder
 
F C D
And you're all I've longed to see
 
Solo: Play the chorus chords.
 
Em D
I don't want to love the way I love you
 
[Refrão]C D G Am
I know the price of this to me
Em D G C
I'll light a candle that shines on you
D G
I'll be a slave to the beauty
Am
But not the truth
 
C D G Am
I know the price of you to me
Em D G C
I'll light a candle that shines on you
D G
I'll be a slave to the beauty
Am
But not the truth
 
Outro: / Em D / Em D / Em D / G /
 
Em D
Don't wanna need the way I need you?

How to play Slave To The Beauty

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Em. 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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