The Coward Forgets His Nightmare
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Intro:
Em D Am (x4)
[Verso 1]
G D Am
When you're out there running with disease in your feet
Em D Am
Thought the music would save you like it saved me
Em D Am
I pray the world will show you mercy like our daddy showed me
Em D Am G
I thought I saw you smiling in all my memories
D Am G D
Am G D
In all my memories
Am G D
In all my memories
Am
In all my memories
[Verso 2]
G D Am
I can see the four horses spitting wine into your glass
Em D Am
And the beauty of you shining picking up outside the back
Em D Am
Don't think anyone could ever feel this bad
Em Am G D Am
I think I'm one in a million, dip the key inside the bag
G D Am
In the bag
G D Am
In the bag
G D Am
In the bag
[Verso 3]
Em D Am
Did you think that the music could've saved your soul?
Em D Am
You wanna hurt them, wanna do something to show who's in control
Em D Am
But when nothing breaks open and you learn what you don't know
Em D Am G D Am
Just the world turning over and their love was just for show
G D Am
Just for show
G D Am
Just for show
G D Am
Just for show
[Verso 4]
G D Am
When you're out there running with the wings on your feet
Em D Am
Thought the music would save you, I wish it saved me
Em D Am
I pray the world still has mercy, and you still love me
G D Am D G D
I thought I saw you smiling in all my memories
Am G D
In all my memories
Am G D
In all my memories
Am G D
In all my memories
Am G D
In all my memories
Am G D
In all my memories
Am G D
In all my memories
Am G D
In all my memories
Am G D
In all my memories
Am G D Am
In all my memories
How to play The Coward Forgets His Nightmare
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.