The Mother We Share
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( C# Fm F# )
Bbm Fm
Never took your side, never cursed your name
F#
I keep my lips shut tight, until you go-o-oh
Bbm Fm
We've come as far as we're ever gonna get
F#
Until you realize, that you should go-o-oh
C# Fm
I'm in misery where you can seem as old as your omens
F#
And the mother we share will never keep your proud head from falling
C# Fm
The way is long but you can make it easy on me
F#
And the mother we share will never keep our cold hearts from calling
Bbm Fm
In the dead of night, I'm the only one here
F#
And I will cover you, until you go-o-oh
Bbm Fm
And if I told the truth, I will always be free
F#
And keep a prize with me, until you go-o-oh
C# Fm
I'm in misery where you can seem as old as your omens
F#
And the mother we share will never keep your proud head from falling
C# Fm
The way is long but you can make it easy on me
F#
And the mother we share will never keep our cold hearts from calling
Bbm Fm
Until the night falls, we're the only ones left
F#
I bet you even know, where we could go-o-oh
Bbm Fm
And when it all fucks up, you put your head in my hands
F#
It's a souvenir for when you go-o-oh
C# Fm
I'm in misery where you can seem as old as your omens
F#
And the mother we share will never keep your proud head from falling
C# Fm
The way is long but you can make it easy on me
F#
And the mother we share will never keep our cold hearts from calling
How to play The Mother We Share
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#. 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.