The Martyr
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The Martyr
D Cm G A
Why, why was I born to know what I must know
D C
I can see the sky but I can't see the ground below
G A
Where do I go?
G/D D F
Falling in a trap where traitors wait
C
Lost love is the bait
D C
But the martyr never knows
D C
He is caught in a dream of his own
D C
When it's over where does he go
Em Bb C
Who really knows, Who really knows
Time stands between me and my home, So long ago
I can't stand to wait but I can't force my body to go
Where do I go?
Crying, he is blind to everyone
And that's how its done
And the martyr never knows
He is caught in a dream of his own
When it's over where does he go
Who really knows
C D D/C D/B D/Bb D D/C D/B
Who really knows I know in my heart
D/Bb D D/C D/B D/Bb D
I could change the world with just this guitar
D/C D/B D/Bb D D/C D/B D/Bb
Who really knows
Falling in a trap where traitors wait...
How to play The Martyr
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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.