Sleep That Steels The Eye
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Capo - 3 (Chords relative to capo)
Em C Am
Steel that sleeps with the morningstar
Em C Am
Would that I could sin once more
Em C Am
Blades will sing over stone and field
Em C Am
That their song might grace our fall
Em C Am
Pallid limbs in the raven's thrall
Em C Am
Fracture sulphur honey skin
Em C Am
Waves are screaming abraxan hymns
Em C Am
So that shoreline virgins cry
C Em
Reel in place
G Am
'Til the bastards take me away
C Em G
Sober taste of the eyes
Em C Am
Steel that sleeps the eye
Em C
Steel that sleeps the eye
Em
Steel that sleeps the eye
How to play Sleep That Steels The Eye
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 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.