The Messenger
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Afinação: Eb Ab Db Gb Bb EbCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
E G
A voice calls out to me from a tatered figure
E G
out of the darknes he is comming
E G
what does he want from me what is he saying
E G
why does he hide his eyes what does he know
[Chorus]
Am C
C-rations falling down on the needy
G D
people are dying government denying
Am C
someones taking pictures moving through the shadows
G D
police evacuating there's been complaints
Am C
street people mumbling inferior to the intelect
G D
take up your slingblade cut down your enemy
Am C
bow to your leader he will enlighten you
G D
just take the medicine as you stare through your blank eyes
[Verse 2]
E G
he turns and he walks away his voics slowly fading
E G
preaching his warning of doom his words still ringing in my head
[Chorus]
Am C
c-rations falling down on the needy
G D
people are dying government denying
Am C
someones taking pictures moving through the shadows
G D
police evacuating there's been complaints
Am C
street people mumbling inferior to the intelect
G D
take up your slingblade cut down your enemy
Am C
bow to your leader he will enlighten you
G D
just take the medicine as you stare through your blank eyes.....
How to play The Messenger
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 Eb. 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.