The Cave
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Intro
Dm
[Verso 1]
Dm C F
Last night I had the strangest dream that I have ever dreamed
F Dm
I was a boy again, just barely in my teens.
F Bb F
Wandering through the woods and hills, that tower above our town.
Bb F C Dm
And in the rocks and brush the entrance to a cave I found.
[Verso 2]
Dm C F
And like most any young boy would, I crawled into the cave.
F Dm
And through the damp dark darkness then I slowly made my way
F Bb F
Tunnel after tunnel going this old way and that,
Bb F C Dm
until suddenly I knew I didn't know where I was at.
[Verso 3]
Dm C F
I tried to find the way out, but it seemed to be in vain.
F Dm
The more I tried the more confused and frightened I became.
F Bb F
At last, in sheer exhaustion I collapsed and feel asleep,
Bb F C Dm
until the distant roaring sound of thunder wakened me.
[Verso 4]
Dm C F
The thunder boomed, the earth it shook, I trembled in my fear.
F Dm
Surly this must be the worst storm in a thousand years.
F Bb F
And all the time the fury of the storm just seemed to grow,
Bb F C Dm
until suddenly it ended with a great earth quaking blow.
[Verso 5]
Dm C F
I then began to crawl around, and watch - a stroke of luck!
F Dm
I saw above a tiny light and so I followed up.
F Bb F
And soon I crawled from out of what I thought would be my grave,
Bb F C Dm
and what I saw it made me wish I was back down in the cave.
[Verso 6]
Dm C F
For there was not a blade of grass, a tree or bush around.
F Dm
Not even one small bug that's crawling on the parts burnt ground.
F Bb F
And looking down the hill I saw the shambles of our town -
Bb F C Dm
Where people used to live before the bomb came down.
How to play The Cave
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.