The Flood
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[Intro ]
Em C G D 2x
verse 1
Em C G D
we’ll put on our masks and we’ll walk into the flood
Em C G D
with our arms around each other we’ll keep our eyes wide shut
Em C
and we’ll get up early and we’ll get happy
G D
and we’ll make progress and we’ll sleep soundly
Em C G D
and we’ll live freely without ever getting old
[Refrão]
Chorus
Em G
beast of the wild, eyes of a child
D C
this world is all that you know
Em G
beast of the wild, eyes of a child
D C
this world is all that you know
Em C G D Em
you’re li-i-iving inside your maker’s mind
Em C G D Em
you’re li-i-iving inside your maker’s mind
Em C G D 2x
verse 2
Em C G D
heaven sends her love and she wraps it in a wire
Em C G D
that we’ll plug into our brains and we never see the fire
Em C
but we’re not nervous and we’re not angry
G D
and we won’t worry and we won’t care
Em C G D
and we’ll get home to see that no one else is there
[Refrão]Chorus
Em G
beast of the wild, eyes of a child
D C
this world is all that you know
Em G
beast of the wild, eyes of a child
D C
this world is all that you know
Em C G D Em
you’re li-i-iving inside your maker’s mind
Em C G D Em
you’re li-i-iving inside your maker’s mind
Outro
Em C G D 2x
How to play The Flood
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 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.