Swansong
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[Intro ]
Bm7 G D A Bm7
Bm7 G D A
[Verso 1]
F#m7 G D A Asus2
Endless replays of brighter days
F#m7 G D A Asus2
Come crashing like thunder, a breaking of the silence
F#m7 G D A
The memories of you and me
Asus2 F#m7 G D A Asus2
Start their swirling, turning into shadows of the mind
Bm7 G D A Asus2
Your swansong will play on, a soaring melody
F#m7 G D A Asus2
As we meet again under the skies of dreams
Bm7 G D A Asus2
In the silent serenity, it feels all so real
F#m7 G Dsus2
Then the vision fades into darkness
{Refrain}
Bm7 G D
Ooooooh
A
How can I hold on forever?
Bm7 G D
Ooooooh
A G Bm7
Why must I live this never-ending lie
F#m7 Bm7
That you'll return in time
G D A
And give us one chance to say goodbye
[Verso 2]
F#m7 G D A Asus2
The kites take flight in winter skies
F#m7 G D A
As falling leaves bury the marks of life
Asus2 F#m7 G D A Asus2
We used to burn bright the moon, adventure lead our days
F#m7 G D A
How did the wonders of father time just slip away?
Bm7 G D A
Your swansong will play on and seasons will change
F#m7 G A
But the silence within our hearts forever calls your name
G D A
Hear us call your name
[Refrão]
Bm7 G D
Ooooooh
A
How can I hold on forever?
Bm7 G D
Ooooooh
A G Bm7
Why must I live this never-ending lie
F#m7 Bm7
That you'll return in time
G D A
And give us one chance to say goodbye
F#m7 G D A Asus2
Stumbling alone through the rain seeking reasons why
F#m7 G D A
The promise of brighter days can't be free from night
Bm7 F#m7 D A G
But I know the light of time will shine our way back home
A
But will you be there?
{Melodic/Ambient Bit (N.C.)}
{Solo}
Bm7 G D A Asus2 x4
{Refrain}
Bm7 G D
Ooooooh
A
How can I hold on forever?
Bm7 G D
Ooooooh
A G Bm7
Why must I live this never-ending lie
F#m7 Bm7
That you'll return in time
G D A
And give us one chance to say goodbye
How to play Swansong
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 Bm7. 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.