Steadily
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Verse:
D#7 F Gm Bb
We can see so far across the sky
D#7 F
We can see so far from here
Gm Bb
Across the water
D#7 F Gm Bb
We can see the tops of the trees
D#7 F Gm Bb
And I hold my arms out steadily
D#7 F Cm Csus2 Cm Csus2 Cm
And I'm keeping my fist secure
[Refrão]
Gm Bb D#7 F
To keep me from sinking
Gm Bb D#7 F
To keep me from falling to sleep
Gm Bb D#7 F
Without even a wonder
Gm Bb D#7 F
In this evening, just fading away
Interlude: Cm Csus2 Cm Csus2 D#7 F
Verse:
F Gm Bb D#7
And if the water comes up to our necks
Gm Bb D#7
And it's easier just to give in
Gm Bb D#7
I will remember what I learned before the flooding came
Gm Bb Cm Csus2 Cm
I will remember who I was before the walls gave way.
Pre Chorus F Gm Bb D#7
Chorus:
Gm Bb D#7 F
To keep me from sinking
Gm Bb D#7 F
To keep me from falling to sleep
Gm Bb D#7 F
Without even a wonder
Gm Bb D#7 F
In this evening, just fading away
Gm Bb D#7 F
In this evening, just fading away
Outro: Cm Csus2 Cm Csus2 Cm Gm
How to play Steadily
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#7. 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.