The Passion
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[Intro ]
Em Am G Em C G (2x)
Em Am G
The fear of a daughter runs high
Em C G
In the the mind of a father to be
Em Am G
For something is growing inside
Em C G
But we don't talk about it, do we
Em Am G
In the long empty passionless night
Em C G
Many times to herself she has prayed
Em Am G
That the baby will love her much more
Em C G
Than the big boy who stole her away
C C/B C C/B C C/B G
And sometimes it takes a grown man a long time to learn
C C/B C C/B C C/B G
Just what it would take a child a night to learn
Bm Em Cm G
It pains her to know that some things will never be right
Bm Em Cm D
If the baby is just someone else to take sides in the fight
Em Am G
Harsh words between bride and groom
Em C G
The distance is greater each day
Em Am G
He smokes alone in the next room
Em C G
And she knits her life away
C C/B C C/B C C/B G
And sometimes it takes a grown man a long time to learn
C C/B C C/B C C/B G
Just what it would take a child a night to learn
Bm Em Cm G
A long time ago she saw visions on the stairs
Bm Em Cm D
And when she felt dizzy her mother was always there
Em Am G
The home help is no help at all
Em C G
I have not committed a crime
Em Am G
Angels gaze down from the wall
Em C G
Is there a God, Is there a next time
How to play The Passion
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.