Sullivans Letter
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Bbm Db Bbm Db
Ebm Bbm Ebm F
Bbm Db Bbm Db
Sullivan Ballou, July of 1861
Ebm Bbm
Wrote to his wife
Ebm Bbm Ebm
And seven odd days later, he lost his life
F
In the first battle of Bull Run
And the letter read,
Gb Bbm
When the breeze brushes against your cheek
Db F
Heaven is sending you my breath
Gb
Oh, my Sarah dear
Bbm
Do not mourn me dead
Db F
Think I am gone and wait for me
For we shall meet again
Bbm Db
My love for you is deathless
Bbm Db
Unlike the flesh of men
Ebm Bbm
So if my love of country leaves me breathless
Ebm F
And I cannot write you my love again
Gb Bbm
Remember When the breeze brushes against your cheek
Db F
Heaven is sending you my breath
Gb
Oh, my Sarah dear
Bbm
Do not mourn me dead
Db
Think I am gone and wait for me
F
For we shall meet again
Ebm
Fm Bbm Ebm
Our future lies in ashes
Gb F
And Sarah, you must rise From ashes
Gb Bbm Db F
Gb Bbm
When the breeze brushes against your cheek
Db F
Heaven is sending you my breath
Gb Bbm
When the breeze brushes against your cheek
Db F
Heaven is sending you my breath
Gb Bbm Db
Oh, my Sarah Wait for Me
F Bbm
For we shall meet again. Sullivan
How to play Sullivans Letter
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 E. 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.