The Alter
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capo 3
Intro: E
verse 1
E
Oh recourse
G
Our nature is a force
C Am
So, cut it at the source
C
And go
Am D E
A life without remorse
verse 2
E
I'll obey
G
Though I am afraid
C Am
Of what it is to be alone
C
Awake
Am D E
And happiest at play
Instrumental
E G C Am C Am D E
verse 3
E
I'm all smiles
G
Confident and wild
C Am
Wired with every instrument
C
Control
Am D E
And careless all the while
verse 4
E
Til' I recall
G
Everything and all
C
Is wrong
Am
Panic is a slow
C
Dissolve
Am D E
A terror quiet calm
How to play The Alter
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.