The Great Unknown
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Verse
N.C.
A song is a dream that keeps going on when it's over
N.C.
A man hears a song in the soft speaking voice of his lover
N.C.
A hero goes on when the others believe it's all over
N.C.
A sister is strong when she fights for the cause of her brother
Verse
A Dm A
A crow with a broken wing stands at the side of the highway
A Dm A
A traveller finds a place to sleep at the end of a long day
D Bm A
I speak through a telephone. You can't decipher what I say.
D Dm A
We'll meet in Decatur. I'll tell you I love you in five days.
Verse
A E A
A human is something that rises and falls over time dear
A E A
Your breathing slows down and you sleep in the fluorescent light dear
D Bm A
We're passing through town and there isn't a soul we can trust here
D Dm A
We don't use our real names. We struggle. We do what we must here
[Refrão]
E D A
Drive with me into the Great Unknown
E D Dm/F
I think we are on our own. I think we're really on our own
Verse
A E A
A song is a dream that keeps going on when it's over
A E A
A man hears a song in the soft speaking voice of his lover
D Bm A
A hero goes on when the others believe it's all over
D Bm A
A sister is strong when she fights for the cause of her brother
How to play The Great Unknown
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.