The Desert
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Em - D (one strum)- Em - G - C - D - Em
Em
You ever get the feeling?
G
That times not on your side
C
You rise so high
D Em
Just to lose your pride
Em
Scared to face the sunshine
G
Blinded by the light
C
Too scared to walk away
D Em
Nowhere to hide
[Refrão]
Em G D A
Oh yea, yea, yea and I say
Em G D A
Where am I now and how long has it been
Em G D A
Since I've seen the light of the day
Em G D A
Cause time has passed since I've went astray
Em - D (one strum)- Em - G - C - D - Em ----- same as intro
Em
Silence of the city
G
Reckless ocean waves
C D
I see the sand and water
Em
Through a haze
Em
When its time to see it
G
Time and time again
C D
Wait for me on the shore
Em
My only friend
C D Em
Friends don't mean a thing
C D Em
Since I have lost my way
C D B
I failed to see I hope your heart still sings
C D Em
There's nothing left for me in this place
[Refrão]
Em G D A
Oh yea, yea, yea and I say
Em G D A
Where am I now and how long has it been
Em G D A
Since I've seen the light of the day
Em G D A
Cause time has passed since I've went astray
Em G D A
Heeey eeey eeey eeey
Em G D A
Heeey eeey eeey eeey
Outro: Em - G - D - A x2, finish on Em
How to play The Desert
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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.