The Anchor
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Intro: E G#m B E
verse 1
E G#m
Let those fools be loud, let alarms ring out
B E
'Cause you cut through all the noise
E G#m
Let the days be dark, let me hate my work
B E
'Cause you cut through all the noise
Pre-Chorus
G#m
Bring me some hope
B E
By wandering into my mind
G#m
Something to hold onto
B E
Morning, noon, day, or night
[Refrão] E B
You were the light that is blinding me
F# G#m
You're the anchor that I tie to my brain
E B
'Cause when it feels like I'm lost at sea
F# G#m
You're the song I sing again and again
E G#m
All the time, all the time
F# G#m
I think of you all the time
verse 2
E G#m
Let the parties end when we lose our friends
B E
'Cause you cut through all the noise
E G#m
Let the years roll on 'till the static comes
B E
'Cause you cut through all the noise
Pre-Chorus
G#m
Bring me some hope
B E
By wandering into my mind
G#m
Something to hold onto
B E
Morning, noon, day, or night
[Refrão] E B
You were the light that is blinding me
F# G#m
You're the anchor that I tie to my brain
E B
'Cause when it feels like I'm lost at sea
F# G#m
You're the song I sing again and again
E G#m
All the time, all the time
F# G#m
I think of you all the time
E G#m
All the time, all the time
F# G#m
I think of you all the time
G#m
Bring me some hope
B E
By wandering into my mind
G#m
Something to hold onto
B E
Morning, noon, day, or night
E B
You were the light that is blinding me
F# G#m
You're the anchor that I tie to my brain
E B
'Cause when it feels like I'm lost at sea
F# G#m
You're the song I sing again and again
E G#m
All the time, all the time
F# G#m
I think of you all the time
E G#m
All the time, all the time
F# G#m
I think of you all the time
How to play The Anchor
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.