The Beating Of Wings
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Intro: C#m
[Verso 1]
C#m
I sit alone in the night
C#m
And I know it's gonna be alright
A
So when the morning hurries shadows away
C#m
From the sky
A
And then the rays keep my demons at bay
C#m
I sit and wait in the dark
C#m
And I say to me "Here comes the best part"
A
It's a new day it's a new day
[Refrão]
E Bm A E
Then I follow the light and the heavenly voice of my angel sings
Bm
Now I'm feeling the dawn of her pulse
A E
And I rise to the beating of wings
[Verso 2]
C#m
I'm looking up at the nightscape
C#m
As the stars begin to fade
A C#m
It takes only one only one to put all the rest in the shade
A
Only one only one
[Refrão]
E Bm A
I'll be wondering where you'll be sleeping tonight
E
Way out there in Saturnian rings
Bm
I'll be losing my way once again
A E
Till I rise to the beating of wings
[Ponte]
D G C
In the candle's flickering light
D G F
I can see so clearly
D G C
All the dreams that might come true
D G
And if not true, then nearly
Solo:
C#m A C#m A C#m
[Refrão]
E Bm A E
Then I follow the light and the heavenly voice of my angel sings
Bm
Now I'm feeling the dawn of her pulse
A E
And I rise to the beating of wings
E Bm A
I'll be wondering where you'll be sleeping tonight
E
Way out there in Saturnian rings
Bm
I'll be losing my way once again
A D A E
Till I rise to the beating of wings
How to play The Beating Of Wings
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.