The Feast Of Saint Valentine
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G# C#m
G#m A
In the deep and darkest night
E C#m
of your soul
G#m A
When you curse and rue the day
E B
That you did dare to give your
C#m
heart away
G#m A
Take courage in the thought
E C#m
you belong
G#m A
Good comrade, you're not alone
E B
We're here to give you shelter
C#m
from the storm
F#m G# C#m
G#m A
In the blindness and confusion
E C#m
of the fight
G#m A
When the blood is soaking through
E
We'll come to you,
B C#m
we'll come to bind the wound
F#m G#
C#m
We'll come to you
G#m A
March on, march on you soldiers
E B C#m
of the heart
G#m A
You ragged, weary crowd
E B
You retreat in your defeat,
C#m C# C#m
but you move on
G#m A E
Such a vast uncharted wilderness to see
C#m G#m A
Strange lands, strange beasts
E B
But I'll go
C#m
where you lead
F#m G#
Where you lead
G#7 C#m B G# C#m
I'll go where you lead
A E B C#m
A G#7 C#m
I'll go where you lead
G#m
And on the feast day of
A E
Saint Valentine
C#m G#m A
In the bleak mid-winter cold
E B
Come lay your blood-red roses
C#m
in the snow
F#m G#m C#m
Come lay them in the snow
E
Don't stop your search now
A E B
Go, by the grace of God
C#m G#m
Keep your courage,
A
keep your faith
E B
And take this paper heart
C#m
to keep you safe
F#m
Keep you safe,
G# C#m
keep your hope and faith
B G# C#m
Love will lead you safely on
A E
Love will leave you wounded
B C#m
Love will bring you Harm
A G#
Love will be the curse
C#m
and be the charm
A G#7
Love will be the bruising
C#m
and the balm
A G#
Love will set you free
A
And love,
B
love,
G#
love will be your bonds
A G#
Love will win
A G# C#m
Love will conquer all
How to play The Feast Of Saint Valentine
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 G#. 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.