The Great Divide
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Intro: C#
C#
I head east towards the city;
F# C#
And when the sun goes down I'm headin' home again.
C#
The city lights have left me empty;
F# C#
They've replaced the stars that used to shine so bright.
G#
But I will smile
F# C#
And I'll keep you close.
C#
And when the sun brings in the morning;
F# C#
I know today will be better than the last.
C#
And as I turn into the evening;
F# C#
I pray my dreams will come and I'll cross the great divide.
A#m C#
Don't. (Don't) (Don't) Don't go changing (Changing).
A#m C#
Please. (Please) (Please) Please come and save me (Save me).
G#
With your smile
F# C#
You keep me close.
G# C#
And oh, oh how you move me.
G# C#
With your...Oooh how ya' swept right through me.
F#
And with your smile
G# C#
You bring heaven.
C#
They say the west is home to reason.
F# C#
So that's where I've gone. I've gone to meet my maker.
C#
And when I find what I was made for (made for).
F# C#
This soul of mine will finally find some peace.
G#
So I will smile
F# G# C#
And I'll see you there.
How to play The Great Divide
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 C#. 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.