The Descent
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Intro: A F#m D (4x)
Verse:
C#m D
I started out so starry-eyed
A F#m D (2x)
Full of hope and wonder
C#m D
And I wore flowers in my hair
A F#m D (2x)
Not aware I'd been defiled
Bridge:
E D E D
(Every time I see you) I know it's going down
E D E D
(How can I believe you?) Karma comes around
[Refrão]
A Bm D
I know this ride, you must be there by my side
A Bm D
You going down, I must be descending
(play Intro and Verse like before)
I didn't want to play the song
That gave people so much hope
I turned my back and turned away
Here's the rope that made me choke
(Every time I see you) I know it's going down
(How can I believe you?) Karma comes around
D A Bm (repeat)
You can see it in my eyes
You can read it on my face
You can hear it as I cry
God, I hope it's not too late
Can I try to make it up to you somehow?
Can I try to make it up to you somehow?
Solo: F#m E Bm D (2x)
D A Bm
You can see it in my eyes
D
You can read it on my face
A Bm
You can hear it as I cry
D A
God, I hope it's not too late
Bm D A
Can I try to make it up to you somehow?
Bm A F#m (E) D
Can I try to make it up to you somehow?
A Bm
Now my race is finally run
D
And as I tumble to the sun
A Bm
All these dreams I can't achieve
A F#m (E) D
Brought me crashing to my knees
My descent has now begun
All the music left undone
My world, it is descending
D A Bm A F#m (E) D
How to play The Descent
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 A. 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.