Some Are Lakes
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verse 1
D G
What started at a summer lake
Em Bm
A sentence and a name
D G
If only for a moment's sake
Em Bm
We called it and it came
D G
Held it down, the loving heat,
Em Bm
Longer than a time
D G
Held it down, the loving heat
Em F#
Softer than a chime
[Refrão]
G
We've seen how Sick Wind blows
Em
But I've got your bovine eyes
D Bm
And I'll love you like I love you
G
Then I'll die
G
We've seen how Sick Wind blows
Em
But I've got your bovine eyes
D Bm
And I'll love you like I love you
F#
Then I'll die
Interlude: D G Em Bm D G Em Bm D
verse 2
D G
Shot the rats and as they ran
Em Bm
From the quarry to the tracks
D G
Chased them as you gave your hand
Em Bm
And never took it back
D G
Held it up and felt the wind
Em Bm
Blow and miss a chime
D G
Found a god and begged at him
Em F#
To fight your body cry
[Refrão]
G
We've seen how Sick Wind blows
Em
But I've got your bovine eyes
D Bm
And I'll love you like I love you
G
Then I'll die
G
We've seen how Sick Wind blows
Em
But I've got your bovine eyes
D Bm
And I'll love you like I love you
F#
Then I'll die
Interlude 1: G Bb G Bb
Bridge
Bm D G Bb
I relate, kid, but I'm the one who wants to let you wonder
Bm D G Bb
I relate, kid, but I'm the one who wants to let you wonder
Bm D G F#
I relate, kid, but I'm the one who wants to let you wonder
Interlude 2: G Em D Bm G
[Refrão]
G
We've seen how Sick Wind blows
Em
But I've got your bovine eyes
D Bm
And I'll love you like I love you
G
Then I'll die
D Bm
I'll love you like I love you
G
Then I'll die
D Bm
Oh, I'll love you like I love you
F#
Then I'll die
How to play Some Are Lakes
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.