So Begins The Task
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CAPO: 4
verse 1
D A C Bm A
Now begins the task I have dreaded the coming of for so long
D A C Bm A
I wait for the sun to remind my body it needs resting
[Refrão]
Em G D A
I must learn to live without you now
Em G D A
As I cannot learn to give only part - somehow
verse 2
D A C Bm
Camping on the edge of your city, I wait
G D A
Hoping someday you'll see beyond yourself
D A C Bm
Shadows on the ceiling, hard, but not real
G D A
Like the bars that cage me within myself
[Refrão]
Em G D A
I must learn to live without you now
Em G D A
As I cannot learn to give only part - somehow
Instrumental: D A C Bm G D A (2x)
[Refrão]
Em G D A
I must learn to live without you now
Em G D A
As I cannot learn to give only part - somehow
verse 2
D A C Bm
All of these cages must and shall be set aside
G D A
They can only keep us from the knowing
D A C Bm
Actors and stages now bow before the truth
G D A
And the love between remains a-growing
[Refrão]
Em G D A
I must learn to live without you now
Em G D A
As I cannot learn to give only part - somehow
Outro: D A C Bm G D A
How to play So Begins The Task
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 D. 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.