Sorrow
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Intro: Em C G C
G D Em D/E
C/E Em Em
D/E C/E Em
Em
The sweet smell of a great sorrow lies over the land
D/E
Plumes of smoke rise and merge into the leaden sky
C/E
A man lies and dreams of green fields and rivers
Em
But awakes to a morning with no reason for waking
He's haunted by the memory of a lost paradise
D/E
In his youth or a dream, he can't be precise
C/E
He's chained forever to a world that's departed
Em
It's not enough, it's not enough
Solo Em D/E C/E Em
Em
His blood has frozen and curdled with fright
D/E
His knees have trembled and given way in the night
C/E
His hand has weakened at the moment of truth
Em
His step has faltered
Bm A G F#m
One world, one soul
Bm A G F#m
Time pass, the river rolls
( G A G A Bm )
Em
He talks to the river of lost love and dedication
D/E
Silently replies that swirl invitation
C/E
Flow dark and troubled to an oily sea
Em
A grim intimation of what is to be
There's an unceasing wind that blows through this night
D/E
And there's dust in my eyes, that blinds my sight
C/E
And the silence speaks so much louder that words
Em
Of promises broken
Final: Em D/E C/E Em
D/E C/E Em
D/E C/E Em
D/E C/E Em
D/E C/E Em
D/E C/E Em
D/E C/E Em
How to play Sorrow
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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.