The Less Your Ghost I Keep
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[Verso 1]
A Em A
It’s easy with a tragedy
Em Em Em/G Em/B A
Any fool can find you there
Em Em Em/G Em/B A
I can see You in a masterpiece
Em
And the canvas that lies bare
Bm E A
My fingers trace the line of every bead
Bm E
And my shoulder dangles dead
F#m E
from wrestling angels
[Refrão]
A Gm F#
Still the less Your ghost I keep
Bm A E
Day to day
A Gm F#
Still the less Your name I speak
Bm A E C#m E F#m
Day to day to day to day
Bm E F A
There is less of You and more of me
[Verso 2]
A Em Em Em/G Em/B A
They told me this was commonplace
Em Em Em/G Em/B A
Your spirit like the tide
A
When the water’s in
Em Em Em/G Em/B A
We’re face to face
Em
But you’re leaving all the time
Bm E7 A
And the ship is drifting aimless through the night
Bm E7 F#m E
But the crew is wide awake awaiting orders
[Refrão]
A Gm F#
Still the less Your ghost I keep
Bm A E
Day to day
A Gm F#
Still the less Your name I speak
Bm A E C#m E F#m
Day to day to day to day
Bm E F A
There is less of You and more of me
How to play The Less Your Ghost I Keep
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 A. 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.