The Lines Of My Earth
View chords used in this chart
{INT} -> C#m - F#
C#m F# B
The lines of my earth,
E Eb C#m
so brittle so unfertile, and ready to die
F# B
I need a drink, but the well has gone dry
C#m F# B
And we in the habit of saying
E Eb C#m
the same things all over again,
F# B
for the money we shall make.
chorus:
F# A
This is the last song that I write
E / Eb C#m / B
To You tell me otherwise
F# A E
And it\'s because I just don\'t feel it {anymore (2nd time)}
intro chords
riff 1:
e---12b-9---(x3)---12b-15--
It should be our time
This fertile youth\'s black soil is ready for rain
The harvest is nigh, but the well has gone dry
And they in the habit of saying
the same things all over again
about the money we shall make
chorus
How to play The Lines Of My Earth
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#m. 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.