St Lucys Eyes
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Intro Bm G A (2x)
Bm G A
Things ain’t what they used to be, you act less like you than me
Bm G A
I never thought about it then, call it growing old or shedding skin
Bm G A
You place the target for the blame, like a camera taking aim
Bm G A
It hits you like a sedative, when you hear the shutter click
Bm G A
Bm G A
First you showed up with the key and said, “You should probably come with me.”
Bm G A
Next thing I knew I can’t recall what life was like before it all
Bm G A
Then I’ll be the last to leave, nights getting drunk and losing speed
Bm G A Bm
I second guess the life I lead, but nothing else comes naturally to me
Chorus
Bm A G D A G
Saint Lucy’s eyes lead me through the dark
G G/F# Em G G/F# Em Bm
This life I lead, it’s not for the faint of heart
Bm G A
Bm G A
Shaking off a nervous dream, trying not to think of anything
Bm G A
I’m giving everything I’ve got just to scare the demons off
Bm G A
I wander down the corridors, the housekeeping doing their chores
Bm G A Bm
I mumble something casually, cause nothing else comes naturally to me
Repeat Chorus
Bm G A
I close my eyes and try to breathe as I feel my chest tightening
Bm G A
Only I know where I’ve been, I refuse to let the silence in
Bm G A
My dreams are full of things I’ve seen, to the point and frightening
Bm G A Bm
I pray for daylight quietly, cause nothing else comes naturally to me
Repeat Chorus
Bm G A
Things ain’t what they used to be, you act less like you than me
Bm G A Bm
I second guess the life I lead, but nothing else comes naturally to me
Ending
Bm G A (8x)
How to play St Lucys Eyes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.