Sunrise
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Intro: Em C G D x2
1st Verse:
Em C
Full of despair
G D
iside a darkness
Em C
Self-conscious and scared
G D
held prisoner of war
Em C
Running out of air
G D
buried in the sadness
Em C
want a way out
G D
of this paralyzing word
C G
And the sound of the cries
Em D
when a families loved one dies
C G
It echoes throught a vacant room
Em D C
where a young soul still resides
Chorus:
Em C
When the night is cold
G D
and you feel like no one knows
Em C
what it's like to be the only one
G D
buried in this hole
Em C G D
You can make it to the sunrise
Em C G D
You can make it to the sunrise
2nd Verse:
Em C
Searching for a way
G D
to escape the madness
Em C
a dire need for change
G D
as we fight for better days
C G
The hurt and the pain
Em D
cut deep like a razor blade
C G
holding in a cry for love
Em D C
abandoned and afraid
Chorus:
Em C
When the night is cold
G D
and you feel like no one knows
Em C
what it's like to be the only one
G D
buried in this hole
Em C G D
You can make it to the sunrise
Em C G D
You can make it to the sunrise
Bridge:
C G
I won't go to my grave
Em D C G Em D
until a difference is made
C G
I won't go to my grave
Em D C
until a difference is made
G Em D
(until a difference is made)
Em C
When the night is cold
G D
and you feel like no one knows
Em C
what it's like to be the only one
G D
buried in this hole
Em C G D
You can make it to the sunrise
Em C G D
You can make it to the sunrise
Brigde:
C G
I won't go to my grave
Em D C
until a difference is made
G
(until a difference is made)
Em D
(until a difference is made)
How to play Sunrise
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.