The Nun
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Intro:
Bm G D
Bm G D A
Bm G D A G A
Bm A B
[Verso 1]
Bm
Cloister of darkness, shadows stretch and pray
Bm
Whispers in the night, where demons come to play
G D
A creaking door pierces the silence within
A F#m
The hand of salvation trembles to begin
[Verso 2]
Bm G D
Tatters of a gown hide latex and lace
A F#m
Wet on the thighs, dripping with grace
Bm G D
An echoing wail through the unholy cloister
E F#m
While pious souls are stuffing an oyster
[Refrão]
Bm G D A
An honorable thot, yet dignified nun
Bm G D A
In the dead night's embrace, a crypto-courtesan
B G D E
Bare shins and thighs, salvation is lost
G E F#
Her soul redeemed at a carnal cost
Interlude:
Bm G D A
Bm G D A
[Verso 3]
Bm Bm
A chalice raised, but not with beer or wine
G C A
Her offering is flesh, a ritual divin
Bm G
She prays in silence, her breath drawn tight
E F#
Each whispered sin fuels the shadowed night
[Verso 4]
Bm G D
Tatters of a gown hide latex and lace
A F#m
Wet on the thighs, dripping with grace
Bm G D
An echoing wail through the unholy cloister
E F#
While pious souls are stuffing an oyster
[Refrão]
Bm G D A
An honorable thot, yet dignified nun
Bm G D A
In the dead night's embrace, a crypto-courtesan
B G D E
Bare shins and thighs, salvation is lost
G E F#
Her soul redeemed at a carnal cost
Solo:
Bm G D A
Bm G D F#
[Refrão]
B N.C. D A
An honorable thot, yet dignified nun
Bm D A E
In the dead night's embrace, a crypto-courtesan
B G D E
Bare shins and thighs, salvation is lost
G E F#
Her soul redeemed at a carnal cost
Outro:
Bm G D
Cloister of darkness, where shadows reside,
A F#m
A mistress of sin with no place to hide.
Bm G E B
When dawn approaches, her truth takes flight,
G E F# Bm
A saint in shadows, consumed by the night.
Bm G D A
Bm G D A
Bm
Cloister of darkness where shadows reside
Bm F#m
A mistress of sin with no place to hide
Bbm G Em Bm
When dawn approaches, her truth takes flight,
G Em F# Bm
A saint in shadows, consumed by the night.
Bm G D A
Bm G D A
B
How to play The Nun
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.