The Dumb
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Dm
Am F
Loves their only son
Dm Am
Loves him dazed and dumb
F Dm
Always calls them back
F Am
The art of the attack
Dm F
Everyday it took
Am Dm
To do the best they could
F Am
Progress always slow
Dm F
Imperfect passenger
Am Dm
It never goes away
F Am
And every time you don't
Dm Bb
You live the life you broke
F
How will I
Bb
Feed the lie
F Bb
As the ache is always there
F
Well I won't
Bb F
Be the shadow of limitations
Dm
Make it real make it love
Bb F
Make it count letting go
Dm
And I'm dreaming
Bb F
Head of gold, let it grow
Dm
How you live and try
Bb F Dm
You lay where the moon sets in grey and try
Bb F
But the dumb never tells you why
Dm C Gm C Dm C Gm C
Dm F
Wonder if they'll play
Am Dm
The pitcher's wearing shades
F Am
Dreams are growing old
Dm Bb
Stories left untold
F
Say goodbye
Bb
Truth and lies
F Dm
River flows and burns within our veins
Bb F
Fires and trials, a lucky throw
Dm
Fell to pieces
Bb F
Hands of gold are always cold
Dm
All that you said you dared
Bb F Dm
You tried, oh there's pity on their lips
Bb F
You know, you tried he's flawed and left behind
Dm Bb
When the moon sets in grey you cry
F Dm
But the sun never tells you why
How to play The Dumb
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.