The Cave
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Intro C Em7 Am
C Em7 Am
C Em7 Am
I've been so lonely in this place
C Em7 Am
Hiding my feelings and fears
C Em7 Am
Tired of this walls and this darkness
C Em7 Am
The same routine, the same old faces
F G
But I need to move on
G F
Lift my spirit, take this chance
F G
Start to move forward
G F
Time is running out fast
F G
I must fight for my future
G G
And leave this cave
C Em7 Am
I would like to take you by the hand
C Em7 Am
Smell your skin and kiss your lips
C Em7 Am
Would you remember my name?
C Em7 Am
Would you remember the early days?
F G
But I know that you are walking
outside this place
F G
Maybe enjoying light and dancing
with the stars
F
I need to strike fast,
G
it's time to lеave this cave
( C Em7 Am )
( C Em7 Am )
C Em7 Am
I am running, running fast
C Em7 Am
They won't catch mе again
C Em7 Am
My head is burning, I can't feel my legs
C Em7 Am
Not much further, I can see light
F G
And I dodged the traps
G F
I did not fall in the same mistakes
F
I cried alone
G F
But they didn't listen my complaints
F G C Em7 Am
I kept moving and I left the cave
Solo C Em7 Am
C Em7 Am
C Em7 Am
C Em7 Am
F G
Now I can feel the Sun
G F
Days are longer than before
F G
My heart is growing
G F
Now I know what happiness feels like
F G
I fell in love with your smile
G C
Outside the cave
( C Em7 Am )
( C Em7 Am )
C Em7 Am
I opened my eyes and I know this place
C Em7 Am
The same old walls and this darkness
C Em7 Am
My imagination plays me tricks
C Em7 Am
And I never left the cave
How to play The Cave
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.