The Messenger
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G D C C
G D
When you feel you're alone
Em7 Cadd2
Cut off from this creul world
G D C
Your instincts telling you to run
G D
listen to your heart
Em7 Cadd2
those angel voices
G D Cadd2
they'll say to you they'll be all good back home
G D Em7 Cadd2
when life leaves us blind
G D Cadd2
love keeps us kind
G
it keeps us kind
( D E C
G D C C )
G D
When you suffered enough
Em7 Cadd2
and your spirit is breaking
G D Cadd2
you're growing desperate from the fights
G D
remember you're loved
Em7 Cadd2
and you always will be
G D Cadd2
this melody will bring you light back home
G D Em7 Cadd2
when life leaves us blind
G D C
love keeps us kind
G D Em7 Cadd2
when life leaves us blind
G D Cadd2
love keeps us kind
G D
O-OOOOOO-OOOOOOOO
Em7 Cadd2
O-OOOOOO-OOOOOOOO
G D Cadd2
O-OOOOOO-OOOOOOOO-OOOOOO
G D
O-OOOOOO-OOOOOOOO
Em7 Cadd2
O-OOOOOO-OOOOOOOO
G D Cadd2
O-OOOOOO-OOOOOOOO-OOOOOO
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 G. 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.