The Dancer
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Intro: Am G F E Eaug E (2x)
verse 1
Am G F E
He came riding fast like a phoenix out of fire flames
Am G F E
He came dressed in black with a cross bearing my name
Am G F E
He came bathed in light and splendor and glory
Am G F E
I can't believe what the lord has finally sent me
Am G F E Eaug E (2x)
verse 2
Am G F E
He said dance for me, fanciulla gentil
Am G F E
He said laugh a while, I can make your heart feel
Am G F E
He said fly with me, touch the face of the true g-o-d
Am G F E
And then cry with joy at the depth of my lo - ve
[Refrão]Am Gsus2
'Cause I've prayed days, I've prayed nights
F E Eaug E
For the lord just to send me home some sign
Am Gsus2
I've looked long, I've looked far
F E Eaug E
To bring peace to my black and empty heart
Bridge
Am G F E
Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah Ah Ah
Am G F E
verse 3
Am G F E
My love will stay till the river bed run dry
Am G F E
And my love lasts long as the sunshine blue sky
Am G F E
I love him longer as each damn day goes
Am G F E
The man is gone and heaven only kn - o- ws
[Refrão]Am Gsus2
'Cause I've cried days, I've cried nights
F E
For the lord just to send me home some sign
Am Gsus2
Is he near? Is he far?
F E
To bring peace to my black and empty heart
Outro
Am Gsus2
So long day, so long night
F E
Oh lord, be near me tonight
Am Gsus2
Is he near? Is he far?
F E Am G F E
Bring peace to my black and empty ha-, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Am G F E
Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah Ah Ah
Am G F E
Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah Ah Ah
Am G F E
How to play The Dancer
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 Am. 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.