Spectrum
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Dbm E
When we first came here
A B
We were cold and we were clear
Abm A B
With no colors on our skin
Abm A B
We were light and paper-thin
Dbm E
And when we first came here
A B
We were cold and we were clear
Abm A B
With no colors on our skin
Abm A B
Til you let the spectrum in
Dbm E
Say my name,
A B
And every color illuminates,
Abm A B
We are shining,
Abm A
And we’ll never be afraid again.
Abm Dbm Abm A
Say my name!
A Dbm B
As every color illuminates!
Dbm Abm A
We are shining!
A Dbm B
And we’ll never be afraid again!
Dbm Abm A
Say my name!
A Dbm B
As every color illuminates!
Dbm Abm A
We are shining!
A Dbm B
And we’ll never be afraid again!
Dbm E
And when we come for you,
A B
We’ll be dressed up all in blue,
Abm A B
With the ocean in our arms,
Abm A B
Kissing eyes and kissing palms.
Dbm E
And when it’s time to pray,
A B
We’ll be dressed up all in grey,
Abm A B
With metal on our tongues,
Abm A B
And silver in our lungs.
Dbm E
Say my name,
A B
And every color illuminates,
Abm A B
We are shining,
Abm A
And we’ll never be afraid again.
Abm Dbm Abm A
Say my name!
A Dbm B
As every color illuminates!
Dbm Abm A
We are shining!
A Dbm B
And we’ll never be afraid again!
Dbm Abm A
Say my name!
A Dbm B
As every color illuminates!
Dbm Abm A
We are shining!
A Dbm B
And we’ll never be afraid again!
A
And when we come back we’ll be dressed in black!
B
And you’ll scream our names aloud!
Abm
And we won’t eat and we won’t sleep!
We’ll drag bodies from their graves!
-play Chorus chords-
Dbm Abm A
So say my name,
A Dbm B
And every color illuminates,
Dbm Abm A
And we are shining,
A Dbm B
And we’ll never be afraid again,
Dbm Abm A
Say my name,
A Dbm B
As every color illuminates.
Abm Dbm Abm A
Say my name!
A Dbm B
As every color illuminates!
Dbm Abm A
We are shining!
A Dbm B
And we’ll never be afraid again!
Dbm Abm A
Say my name!
A Dbm B
As every color illuminates!
Dbm Abm A
We are shining!
A Dbm B
And we’ll never be afraid again!
Dbm Abm A A Dbm B
Say my name!
Dbm Abm A A Dbm B
We are shining!
Dbm Abm A A Dbm B
Say my name!
Dbm Abm A
Say my name!
A Dbm B
And we’ll never be afraid again!
Outro:
Dbm Abm A
A Dbm B
How to play Spectrum
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 Dbm. 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.