St. Louis Cathedral
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Intro riff:
F#m(downstroke) E F#m
e|-2----0---------------0--2------
B|-2--2---3-2-0---------0--2------
G|-2------------2-------1--2------
D|-4--------------4-0---2--4------
A|-4--------------------2--4------
E|-2--------------------0--2------
F#m E
Looking to the East with just the Winter in my arms
F#m E
Straining to see St. Louis Cathedral
F#m E
Lying in a bundle with a book to keep me warm
F#m E
Sommerset Maughn made a fiery heater
A F#m
Sounds of icy splashing from the waterfall below
A F#m
running from the gutter to St. Peter
E (n.c.) F#m E F#m
It's not what you feel it's what you kno- ow
Repeat chord pattern for all verses, add riff between 2nd & 3rd verses.
How to play St. Louis Cathedral
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 F#m. 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.