The Greater Wings
View chords used in this chart
capo 3rd fret
Intro
D
[Verso 1]
Em
I drank the air
G D
To be nearer to you
Em G
Voices widen through the room
A D
Distant galaxy moon
D
I'm not here for nothing
[Refrão]
Em
Music in the walls
G
You were in the moment
A
With your life across the chord
D
Was this always or never before?
[Verso 2]
Em G
I feel it, the tilt of the planet
A
Panorama of the valley
D
Measure me by what I've risked
Em G
For these are not ordinary moments
A
But the circle that I traced
D
In the palm of my hand
[Refrão]
Em
You're always in the band
G
Forever underground
G
Name my grief to let it sing
D
To carry you up on the greater wings
[Verso 3]
Em G
Pink noise, moonrise, devotion
A
It is not what is seen
D
But what is known forever
Em G
I hope never to arrive here
A
With nothing new to show you
D
As so many others have
[Refrão]
Em
And we hold the pact
G
Forever underground
A G A
Still rising to sing
D
To carry you up on the greater wings
Outro
Em G A D
Em G D A D
How to play The Greater Wings
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 D. 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.